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.
