| Feverfew |
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Tanacetum parthenium
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| Uses: Medicinal |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 5-9) |
| When to Sow: Late Summer/Early Fall |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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A medical survey in England indicates that 1 to 4 leaves of feverfew infused in a tea or eaten in a sandwich daily reduce the number and severity of migraine attacks in some sufferers. It even has pleasant side effects including a sense of well-being, lack of tension and relief from arthritis. Approx. 0.4% parthenolide.
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