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Feverfew (Altamisa, featherfew, featherfoil, febrifuge plant)
Tanacetum parthenium |
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Active
constituents include: |
Sesqiterpene lactones including parthenolide, volatile oils, flavonoids, tannins, and pyrethrin |
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Proposed
use: |
Anti-pyretic, headaches, menstrual irregularities, stomach aches, vertigo, arthritis, toothache, insect bites |
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Contraindications: |
Anti-coagulant use, Hypersensitivity, Pregnancy. Breast-feeding |
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Renal
specific warnings: |
Avoid if on warfarin, aspirin or haemodialysis |
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Adverse
effects: |
Mouth ulcers, glossitis, disturbed taste, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersensitivity reactions, abortion. Withdrawal syndrome (Post-Feverfew syndrome) of insomnia, anxiety, headaches, and arthralgia. Interaction with anti-coagulants. |
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Pharmacological
properties: |
Human: Randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trials have shown significant efficacy in migraine, but not in rheumatoid arthritis
Animal: Inhibits platelet aggregation and prostaglandin, thromboxane and leukotriene production. May act by inhibiting phospholipase A2. |
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Category if available: |
Not included on the GSL |
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Date
of Monograph: |
06 June 2001 |
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provided is based on the current literature and evidence avialable.
For some herbs, there is little information available and
the evidence of side effects is anecdotal. However, we are
endeavouring to update and improve the quality of information
all the time. We advice you to discuss taking any herbal medicines
with a person who specialises in this field.
Nephronline
or the authors cannot take any responsibility for any adverse
effects from the use of these herbs.
References:
- Newall,
C., Anderson, L. & Phillipson. J.D. (1996). Herbal Medicines:
A guide for health-care professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical
Press.
- Mills,
S. & Bone, K. (2000). Principles and practice of Phytotherapy.
Modern herbal medicine. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
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