Tanacetum parthenium
Tanacetum parthenium, commonly known as feverfew, is a versatile medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is primarily used to alleviate migraines and reduce inflammation. This perennial plant offers a natural approach to managing neurological discomfort and promoting overall vascular health through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Tanacetum parthenium
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, the species is identified by its genus, Tanacetum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tanacetum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Tanacetum parthenium, exhibits a specific geographical presence across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the natural landscapes of Denmark. The species is also documented throughout the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the northern reaches of the continent in Norway. Finally, this medicinal plant is also native to the regions of Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tanacetum parthenium has 66 reported phytochemicals identified across 115 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include parthenolide, Parthenolide, apigenin, arachidonic acid, camphor.
- Total chemicals
- 66
- Scientific sources
- 115
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| parthenolide | 34 | ★★★★★ |
| Parthenolide | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| apigenin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| arachidonic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-chrysanthenyl acetate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dicaffeoyl-quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-dicaffeoyl-quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tanacetum parthenium has 13 reported activities identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antimigraine, Antibacterial, Antifibrotic.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimigraine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifibrotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antithrombotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tanacetum parthenium has 51 reported medicinal uses identified across 91 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include migraine, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, epilepsy.
- Total uses
- 51
- Scientific sources
- 91
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| migraine | 21 | ★★★★★ |
| cancer | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| migraine headaches | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |