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{{stub}} '''Feverfew''' or '''tanacetum parthenium''' is a plant historically used as a natural treatment for [[fever]], [[headache]]s, itching, [[migraine#migraine_prevention|migraine prevention]], infertility, [[nausea]] and vomiting, toothache, [[inflammation]] and arthritis.<ref name="NCCIH" /><ref name="webmd">{{Cite web | url = https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-933/feverfew | title = FEVERFEW: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews | website = webmd.com|language=en|access-date=2021-10-13}}</ref><ref name="drugscom">{{Cite web | url = https://www.drugs.com/mtm/feverfew.html | title = Feverfew Uses, Side Effects & Warnings|website=Drugs.com|language=en|access-date=2021-10-13}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web | url = https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/feverfew | title = Feverfew | last = | first = | authorlink = | date = | website = [[National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health]]|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=|access-date=2021-10-13}}</ref> ==Evidence == ===Migraine prevention === Evidence supporting feverfew supplements for [[migraine#migraine_prevention|migraine prevention]] is inconsistent and contradictory.<ref name="NCCIH" /> However, a recent clinical trial found that MIG-99, a more stable feverfew extract, appeared to benefit a minority of migraine patients.<ref name="NCCIH">{{Cite web | url = https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/dietary-supplements-for-headaches-science | title = Dietary Supplements for Headaches: What the Science Says | last = | first = | authorlink = | date = | website = [[National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health]]|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=|access-date=2021-10-13}}</ref><ref name="Sun2011">{{Cite journal | last = Sun-Edelstein | first = Christina | author-link = | last2 = Mauskop | first2 = Alexander | authorlink2 = | date = Mar 2011 | title = Alternative Headache Treatments: Nutraceuticals, Behavioral and Physical Treatments: March 2011| url = https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1526-4610.2011.01846.x|journal=Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain|language=en|volume=51|issue=3 | pages = 469β483|doi=10.1111/j.1526-4610.2011.01846.x|pmc=|pmid=|access-date=|quote=|via=}}</ref> ==Other uses== There is very little evidence for other uses of feverfew.<ref name="webmd" /><ref name=":0" /> ==Theory== ==Clinicians== ==Risks and safety== Feverfew appears to be probably safe for use in adults who are not pregnant.<ref name="NCCIH" /> Feverfew side effects include: * uterine contractions resulting in miscarriage or early labor in pregnancy * allergic reactions which may include a [[skin rash|skin rash:]] people allergic to other members of the daisy family (Asteraceae family), including [[chamomile]], chrysanthemums, ragweed and yarrow, should avoid feverfew since they are more likely to be allergic to it * [[heartburn]], upset stomach, [[nausea]], vomiting * gas, bloating, [[diarrhea]], constipation * pounding heartbeats * headache, [[dizziness]], feeling nervous; * [[insomnia]] and feeling tired * [[weight gain]] * joint stiffness; *changes in [[Menstrual cycle|menstrual periods]]<ref name="NCCIH" /> *easier bruising or bleeding including nosebleeds may also occur with feverfew<ref name="NCCIH" /><ref name="drugscom" /> ==Costs and availability== Available over the counter, without perscription.<ref name="drugscom" /> ==See also == *[[Migraine]] *[[Fever]] *[[Alternative medicine]] ==Learn more == *[https://www.drugs.com/mtm/feverfew.html Feverfew] - drugs.com *[https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-933/feverfew Feverfew] - WebMD *[https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/feverfew Feverfew] - National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health *[https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/dietary-supplements-for-headaches-science Dietary Supplements for Headaches: What the Science Says] - National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Potential treatments]] [[Category:Supplements]] [[Category:Herbs]] [[Category:Alternative medicine]] [[Category:Antipyretics]] [[Category:Antimigraine agents]]
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