🌿 Botanical Name:Tanacetum parthenium
Common Names:
English: Feverfew
Hindi: बुखार घास (Bukhaar Ghaas)
Kannada: ಜ್ವರಕೋಡು (Jvarakoodu)
Tamil: காய்கலங்கு (Kaaykalangu)
Telugu: జ్వరం మిరియాలు (Jwaram Miriyalu)
Malayalam: ജ്വരപാത്രം (Jwarapaathram)
Migraine Relief
Pain Relief: Feverfew is widely known for reducing the frequency and intensity of migraines.
Anti-Inflammatory: Helps in reducing inflammation, which is a key factor in migraine attacks.
Headache Prevention: Regular use may help prevent chronic headaches.
Anti-Inflammatory and Pain Relief
Arthritis: Feverfew may relieve pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
Muscle & Joint Pain: Can help soothe sore muscles or reduce pain from joint inflammation.
Fever Reduction
Antipyretic: Traditionally used to reduce fever, especially in conditions like flu and colds.
Immune System Support: Boosts immunity and promotes natural fever reduction.
Digestive Health
Digestive Aid: Helps reduce bloating, indigestion, and can support digestive function.
Appetite Stimulant: May promote appetite in individuals recovering from illness.
Menstrual Relief
Pain Relief: Known to help ease menstrual cramps and related discomfort.
Anti-Microbial
Antibacterial Properties: Can help fight minor infections and prevent infection in wounds.
Mood & Anxiety Relief
Stress & Anxiety: Feverfew has mild sedative effects that can help reduce stress and anxiety levels.
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Tanacetum
Species: T. parthenium
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Height: 1 to 3 feet (30–90 cm)
Structure: Upright, bushy plant with feathery leaves.
Leaves: Green, deeply lobed, and aromatic when crushed.
Flowers: Small, daisy-like, white petals with a yellow center.
Root System: Rhizomatous, fibrous, and aromatic.
Climate: Prefers temperate climates but can grow in most conditions with moderate frost tolerance.
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate acidity (pH 5.5–7).
Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Watering: Moderate water requirements; prefers soil that is not too dry.
By Seeds: Best started indoors and transplanted when seedlings are large enough.
By Division: The plant can be divided in spring or fall to propagate new plants.
Typically harvested 2–3 months after planting when the plant is in full bloom and the flowers are open. Fresh leaves and flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Drying: Feverfew leaves and flowers can be dried for later use, though the medicinal properties are most potent when fresh.