Partenio in Herbalist: Property of Partenio

Scientific name

Tanacetum parthenium, syn. Chrysanthemum parthenium

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Origin

Europe

Parts Used

Drug consisting of the leaves and the root

Chemical constituents

• Flavonoids;
• Sesquiterpene lactones (parthenolide);
• Tannins;
• Essential oil;
• Guaianolides: monoxides, diepoxides, endoperoxides;
• Bitter substances (tanacetin).

Partenio in Herbalist: Property of Partenio

The feverfew can be used for its inhibitory properties against platelet aggregation, for its anti-inflammatory effect and for its ability to inhibit the release of serotonin.
For phytotherapeutic purposes, feverfew finds application in the preventive treatment of migraine and in the treatment of medium-sized inflammatory and painful pathologies, from dysmenorrhea to arthritic pain.