Feverfew

Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Eurasia

Feverfew has been associated with promoting restful sleep, relief from asthma attacks and improving digestion. By far its most noted use is effectiveness in relieving and preventing migraines. Probably due to a combination of active constituents of the herb, which are both anti-histamine and anti- inflammatory. The active ingredients in feverfew include parthenlide and tanerin. As well as its most noted uses it has also been used for athritis and for reducing fevers.

How to prepare herbal loose leaf tea.

• Fill one tea infuser full of the mixed herbs.
• Pour one cup of boiling water over the mixed herbs.
• Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.
• Allow the blend to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip.

• Herbal Tea The Natural Way.com