Feverfew, Chrysanthemum

Sumner H, Umit S, Knight DW, Hoult JRS. Chrysanthemum parthenium (L.) Bernh. Inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase in leukocytes by feverfew Involvement of sesquiterpene lactones and other components. Biochem Pharmacol 1992 43 2313-2320. 

Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schultz Bip. is the official Latin name for the member of the Compositae family which is more commonly referred to as feverfew [6]. The plant had previously been classified as Chrysanthemum parthenium (L.) Bernh., so the latter name is strictly speaking no longer correct. Other old classifications for feverfew are Leucanthemum parthenium (L.) Gren. Godron or Pyrethrum parthenium (L.) Sm. 

Chmopodia rubrum (Chenopodicaceae), Tanacetum parthenium (Chrysanthemum) (feverfew) (Asteraceae) edible plant seeds animal pineal gland metabolized to 5-Methoxytryptamine... 

Tanacetum parthenium Chrysanthemum parthenium) is known feverfew. "Feverfew" comes from the Latin fetrifugia meaning driver out of fevers and it has been used for centuries as an antipyretic. Traditionally, the leaves or infussions of the herb have long been used as a febrifuge and to relieve menstrual and rheumatic pain and migraine [11]. Nowadays standardized feverfew capsules containing the leaf extract are available in the market. 

E.3 ContactedlerpfensThc sesquiterpene lactones of the Asteraceae, e.g. chrysanthemums, asters and daisies, are well-known causes of contact allergic dermatitis. Patients with such allergies should avoid (and should be advised to avoid) herbs such as Artemisia (Mugwort), Chamomile, Yarrow (Achillea). Feverfew, Echinacea-inA Arnica because of cross-sensitisation. 

Heptinstall, S., W.A. Groenewegen, P. Spangenberg, and W. Losche. 1988. Inhibition of platelet behaviour by feverfew A mechanism of action involving sulphydryl groups. Folia Haematol. Int. Mag. Klin. Morphol. Bluforsch. 115(4) 447-449. Johnson, E.S. 1983. Patients who chew chrysanthemum leaves. MIMS Mag. (May 15) 32-35. 

A breeder and grower broke out to feverfew crossed with chrysanthemums, aster, Gaillardiay Arnica and true chamomile. Sensitivity to chamomile Anthemis nobilis) is said to sometimes cross-react with nettles [361]. Gaillardiay as with sunflower, can cross react with Arnica [362]. 

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