HERB - Feverfew

[M&L Romanowski]

> Baroness Leonora asked:
>
> >Has anyone been able to grow it on the window sill?  I read that one should
> >eat a leaf in a piece of bread every day to stave off migraines.  I wonder
> >if it freezes?  Just thinking out loud....
>

"The PDR for Herbal Medicines" suggests drying the leaves in the shade under 35
degrees F. It also suggests harvesting before the plant flowers (I haven't
personally grown this one so I don't know when this might be.)
It also states that there are no known health hazards or side effects to using
this herb but it is possible to become sensitized through skin contact with it.
It goes on to say that it may interact with drugs taken to prevent clotting,
such as asprin or warfarin.  Other than this, it seems to be fairly safe.

Alana of Loch Mor

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