What is the most important information I should know about feverfew?
Do not take
feverfew without first talking to your doctor if you have a bleeding or
blood
clotting disorder; if you are taking a medicine to prevent
blood clots; or if you are taking other
medications, herbs,
antioxidants, or health supplements (these may also affect blood clotting).
Feverfew may affect the time it takes for your blood to clot.
Feverfew has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential
risks and/or advantages of feverfew may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where
herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs.
Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of
contamination.
What is feverfew?
The use of feverfew in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by
current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a
primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained
in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all
health care providers involved may be advantageous.
Feverfew is also known as Tanacetum parthenium, featherfew, bachelor's button, flirtwort,
altamisa, featherfoil, febrifuge plant, midsummer daisy, nosebleed, Santa Maria, wild chamomile,
and wild quinine.
Feverfew has been used to prevent migraine headaches. Feverfew has also been used in the
prevention and treatment of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, painful menstrual periods, inflammatory
skin conditions such as psoriasis, toothache, and insect bites.
Feverfew has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential
risks and/or advantages of feverfew may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where
herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs.
Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of
contamination.
Feverfew may also have uses other than those listed in this medication guide.
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