Feverfew

Common names	Feverfew
Latin name	Chrysanthemum partheninum
Life cycle	Perennial
Height	12-18"
Space	--
Bloom	Midsummer through fall
Light	Full sun to part shade
Soil	Average, well-drained
Zone	--
Feature	Repels insects, Xeriscape

Use:
This is a bitter herb, but long used as a treatment for arthritis and migraine and associated symptoms, such as nauseated vomiting and to treat indigestion. The leaves can also be made into a pain-soothing poultice for limb and joint aches. Harvest the leaves before the plant blooms for medical use. For migraine relief, eat 1 fresh leaf 3x a day. Take the herb with food to disguise the bitter taste. You may need to continue for 4-6 weeks before you notice any result. Flowering stems can also be used as an insect repellant to keep moths away from clothing.
Caution:
Do not use feverfew during pregnancy or with blood-thinning medicine.
Ornamental:
Feverfew is a popular old-fashioned plant for the perennial border. it works well in window boxes and porch containers for summer and fall blooming.
Culture:
Avoid planting feverfew close to flowering plants that will require pollination since bees hate the smell of it and will stay away from the whole garden. Remove the faded flowers to prevent the plant from self-seeding.

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