Pure Feverfew Extract

Feverfew has been used in alternative medicine as a remedy for headaches, arthritis, and fevers.  The term feverfew is adapted from the Latin word febrifugia or “fever reducer.”   The migraine-relieving activity of Feverfew is due to parthenolide, an active compound to help relieve smooth muscle spasms.  In particular, it helps prevent the constriction of blood vessels in the brain (a leading cause of migraine headaches).  Parthenolide also inhibits the actions of compounds that cause inflammation and may inhibit cancer cell growth.  Parthenolide has also been found recently in 2005 to induce cell death in leukemia cancer stem cells.   Feverfew treats the cause of the headaches rather than simply the pain.  Feverfew reduces the frequency and severity of headaches.  It may be more effective than other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS), like aspirin.  It is the combination of ingredients in the Feverfew plant that brings such effective relief.  It works to inhibit the release of t