Feverfew,Dioscorides's Fever Reducer or febrifugia,what is the history of this pretty daisy-like flower?

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Feverfew History.

Feverfew Extract INCI Name Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract CAS 89997-65-9 EINECS ELINCS No 289-701-2 Tanacetum parthenium photo picture image Feverfew was mentioned in Greek medical literature as a remedy for inflammation and for menstrual discomforts. Traditional herbalists in Great Britain used it to treat fevers, arthritis, and other aches and pains.

 This is a European plant, and is common to the United States; found occasionally in a wild state, but is generally cultivated in gardens, and flowers in June and July. It imparts its virtues to water, but much better to alcohol. Bees are said to dislike this plant very much, and a handful of the flower-heads will cause them to keep at a distance.

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last edit date:20th,June.2009.