Feverfew Research Paper

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Feverfew This short perennial plant has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers and gives a bitter, strong odor. It was initially used to drive out fever but because it was not very effective in that ailment, it was later used to prevent and treat headaches. Feverfew can be prepared as tincture and infusion. It is contraindicated in children under 2 years old and pregnant women. Ginger It is a rhizome characterized by thick, knotted, beige underground stem that sprouts a stem that can reach up to 12 inches. Ginger is commonly used to treat headaches, colds, nausea, motion sickness and morning sickness. It is effective as an infusion, decoction or tincture. In some cases it is used in poultice form and applied on the stomach to relieve gas. Children under two years old should not take ginger preparations and adults' intake should be limited to 4 grams a day. Ginkgo The most widely used part of the Ginkgo tree are its leaves. …show more content…

The fragrance of the lavender plays a vital role in its soothing effects. It can calm nervous tension, reduce headache and treat insomnia. Thus its ideal preparation is as tinctures in order to be easily applied to the temple, pillows and even bath water. It had also been used to clear-out bronchial passages. Nettles Many are familiar with Nettles because of its tendency to sting when the plant comes in contact with skin. This stinging effect is carried into its preparations but in significantly less intensity. Its tiny hairs notorious for the stinging has formic acid and some histamine that reduce inflammatory processes in the skin. Nettles are best known for treatment of diarrhea, intestinal weakness and malnutrition because they are rich in vitamin A, C and D including minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. This stinging plant is best prepared as tincture and infusion.

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