Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Feverfew Pyrethrum parthenium	Anti-inflammatory, febrifuge, uterine tonic, vasodilator.	Single product	Dec. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Feverfew, Featherfew, Altamisa, Featherfoil, Febrifuge Plant, Bachelor's Buttons. Parts Used: Whole herb. Historical Uses: Feverfew has a long history of use in traditional and folk medicine, especially among Greek and early European herbalists to treat fever, migraine headaches and rheumatic inflammations.1 It has also been used in cases of sluggish menstrual flow and to treat congestive dysmenorrhea, asthma, dermatitis and arthritis.2 Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy. Not recommended for lactating mothers or children under the age of two. Adverse reactions: Long-term use may produce mouth ulcers. Dosage: 10 to 40 drops three times per day. Additionally, apply as needed to the spine, back of the neck, around the ears and down the neck out to the shoulders, then the temples, forehead, top of the head and any other part of the head which hurts. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.138

This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.