Herb. No. 020 · Asteraceae
Balkan and Mediterranean daisy, a cottage-garden self-sower.
Native · Mediterranean · Europe
Native Also grown
OpenCautionplant
Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium
Tiny daisy chewed (or encapsulated) to cut the frequency of migraine — a prevention herb, not a rescue drug.
Parthenolide-rich leaves have trial data for reducing migraine days when taken daily. The traditional method was eating a few fresh leaves in bread to spare the mouth. Sudden withdrawal can rebound headache. Not for pregnancy.
Flavor
Harsh, bitter daisy. Fresh leaf bites the mouth.
Parts used
Leaf
In favor
- Small evidence base for prevention
- Easy cottage-garden plant
Against
- Mouth ulcers from fresh leaf
- Withdrawal rebound
- Asteraceae allergy