Herb. No. 020 · Asteraceae
Balkan and Mediterranean daisy, a cottage-garden self-sower.
Native · Mediterranean · Europe
Native Also grown
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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
Helpful
- Small evidence base for prevention
- Easy cottage-garden plant
Cautions
- Mouth ulcers from fresh leaf
- Withdrawal rebound
- Asteraceae allergy