The Health Benefits of Feverfew Herb
Bachelor’s button, wild chamomile, featherfew are some of the common names for feverfew herb. Of course, there are more scientific names associated with this sturdy, annual plant that is commonly grown in many gardens – Chrysanthemum parthenium, Tanacetum parthenium and Matricaria parthenium. But, fancy words aside, what kind of health benefits can this plant offer?
One might guess that feverfew herb is mostly associated with fever treatments. Feverfew is based on a Latin word that means fever reducer. While that might be a logical assumption given the name of this plant, there is seemingly some debate as to whether or not the plant is a truly viable option for heightened body temperature ailments. There is, however, evidence that supports ancient Greek doctors used feverfew for depression and various muscle aches. Once again, modern research has struggled to definitively correlate and show this treatment works consistently for that purpose. However, many … Read More
