What is Feverfew used for?+
Feverfew is best known for women's reproductive health. Brew as a daily nourishing tea — 1 tablespoon per quart, steep overnight.
What's the best way to prepare Feverfew?+
Feverfew can be prepared as infusion, tincture, capsule, and fresh in sandwich. For leaves and flowers, an infusion (steep in just-boiled water, covered) is best. For roots, barks, and seeds, a decoction (simmer for 20–30 minutes) is needed to extract the actives. Tinctures and capsules are convenient when you don't want to brew.
How much Feverfew should I take?+
Capsule: 50-150mg standardized extract daily for migraine prevention; effects take 4-8 weeks. Fresh leaf: 1-3 small leaves daily in food
What forms does Feverfew come in?+
Feverfew is sold as dried leaf, fresh leaf, tincture, and capsule. Whole dried herb is the most economical and lets you brew tea; tincture is convenient for daily use and travel; capsules are easiest if you don't like the taste.
How should I store Feverfew?+
Airtight glass, cool dark; dried 1 yr
Is Feverfew safe during pregnancy?+
Feverfew has pregnancy cautions. Avoid in pregnancy; can cause mouth ulcers when chewed fresh; Asteraceae allergy possible If you are pregnant or nursing, check with your midwife, doctor, or a certified herbalist before using.
Is Feverfew safe for pets?+
Feverfew can be used around pets with caution. Small amounts okay; large doses can cause GI upset
Where does Feverfew come from?+
Leaves; Europe, USA
What are the energetics of Feverfew?+
In traditional herbal systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, Feverfew is considered warm, dry, and bitter. Energetics describe how an herb feels in the body — cooling or warming, drying or moistening. They help match the herb to the person and the season.
