Feverfew Herb Extract

Active Ingredient Parthenolides Specification 0.2%, 0.8%, 1% Parthenolides HPLC

Product Name	Feverfew Herb Extract
Latin Name	Tanacetum parthenium L.
Plant part used	Whole Aerial Parts
Active Ingredient	Parthenolides
Specification	0.2%, 0.8%, 1% Parthenolides HPLC
Test Method	HPLC
Case No	20554-84-1
Main Function	Treat Headache, Treat migraine headaches, Treat fevers

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium; syn. Chrysanthemum parthenium (L.) Pers., Chrysanthemum parthenium (L.) Bernh.Pyrethrum parthenium Sm.), a member of the sunflower family, is a short perennial with citrus-scented leaves that blooms between July and October, and gives off a strong and bitter odor. Its yellow-green leaves are alternate (the leaves grow on both sides of the stem at alternating levels), and turn downward with short hairs. The small, daisy-like yellow flowers are arranged in a dense flat-topped cluster. Feverfew should be planted in full sun, 38–46 cm (15–18 in) apart and grows up to 61 cm (24 in) tall. Feverfew was native to Eurasia; specifically the Balkan Peninsula, Anatolia and the Caucasus, but cultivation has spread it around the world and it is now also found in Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, Chile, and China. It is a traditional medicinal herb which is found in many old gardens, and is also occasionally grown for ornament. Feverfew products usually consist of dried feverfew leaves, but all parts of the plant that grow above ground may also be used for medicinal purposes. The active ingredients in feverfew include parthenolide and tanetin, and Feverfew also contains a relatively large amount of melatonin. The migraine-relieving activity of feverfew is believed to be due to parthenolide, an active compound that helps relieve smooth muscle spasms. In particular, it helps prevent the constriction of blood vessels in the brain (one of the leading causes of migraine headaches). Parthenolide also inhibits the actions of compounds that cause inflammation and may inhibit cancer cell growth.The Feverfew Herb Extract used in dietary supplements is derived from the whole aerial parts of the plant feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.).Benefits •Treat headaches•Treat migraine headaches•Treat arthritis, •Treat other painful disorders (stomach aches)•Treat asthma•Treat digestive problems•Treat menstrual irregularities•Treat labor difficulties•Treat skin conditions (calm red and irritated skin)•Treat leukemia cancer

Feverfew Herb Extract