Forage for medicine - Feverfew

Feverfew can be eaten as the fresh leaf, made into a green leaf tea or dried for later use as a tea.

White flowers that resemble daisies from July to September.
Prefers a position in full sun.
Likes dry, well-drained soil.
Hardy perennial.
Self seeds.
Bitter flavour.
A member of the daisy family.
Taste better in a sandwich with Marmite!
Leaves can be frozen.
Medicinal Uses.
Aids melancholy, vertigo, aches and pains.
Eat a couple of fresh leaves per day to reduce the symptoms of migraines.
Can aid the soothing of muscle spasms.
Can be dried and used for tea.
Can aid more restful sleep.
Can aid relief for arthritis and rheumatism.
Can be used as a mouth rinse.
Mild laxative.
Tonic for appetite.
Can ease depression.
Promotes good digestion.
The leaves can induce menstruation if delayed.
The oil from the leaves can act as an insect repellent, as can a skin wash made from the leaves.
The flowers can be used for instant relief from insect bites.
Can relieve symptoms of hay fever.
Many of our customers have found it effective for dogs with movement problems (with rapid results, even after the vets have said there is nothing else they can do for them).
Other Uses.
Flowers can be used in pot pourri.
Can be infused to make a mild disinfectant.
When dried can be used to deter moths!