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Common name: |
Feverfew |
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Family: |
Asteraceae |
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Parts used: |
Aerial parts |
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Chemistry: |
Volatile oil(alpha-pinene), Sesquiterpene lactones(parthenolide), flavonoids, luteolin, apigenin, camphor |
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Main actions: |
Analgesic, bitter tonic |
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Other Actions: |
Anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, febrifuge, anti-rheumatic, emmenagogue, anthelmintic, antioxidant |
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Dosage: |
0.5-2ml TDS |
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Safety: |
Avoid use with warfarin and anti-coagulants Avoid in pregnancy |