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It’s About Time You Started Growing Nature’s Ibuprofen In Your Backyard Too

It’s About Time You Started Growing Nature’s Ibuprofen In Your Backyard Too

Katherine Paterson by Katherine Paterson
October 6, 2022
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A well-known plant that can treat fevers, migraines, rheumatoid arthritis, stomach aches, toothaches, bug bites, and many other health problems has been capturing the attention of physicians and researchers. Feverfew, often thought of as a miracle cure for many ailments, is something that should be growing in your garden.

Feverfew belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family and is a daisy-like perennial commonly found in gardens or along the roadside. The name, which stems from the Latin word febrifugia, fever reducer, was popular in the medical field.

Related: The States with the Most Medicinal Plants. Do You Live in One of Them?

In the first century, Greek physician and pharmacologist Dioscorides was known to prescribe this plant because of its miraculous ability to break a fever and promote faster healing.

Identifying Feverfew

Feverfew, which commonly grows in many places worldwide, is a short, bushy perennial with a strong, bitter aroma.

The leaves of the feverfew plant are less than 8 cm and mostly hairless. These yellow-green leaves grow alternately up the stem protruding from either side.

feverfew

Feverfew is in bloom from July to October, and the flowers grow in a tight cluster that reaches 2 cm in diameter.

The feverfew plant is sometimes confused with chamomile due to its significant visual resemblance. However, the powerful aroma of feverfew is a key identifying feature.

Medicinal Uses And Effects

The medicinal effects of feverfew are impressive. Feverfew has been widely used to treat migraine headaches and fevers for centuries. Aside from treating stubborn migraines, feverfew also helps many other conditions, including:

  • Anxiety and stress:
    While the way that feverfew works to aid anxiety and stress is not fully understood, it has an apparent effect on these issues in some users. Perhaps it is the reduction of pain, but some people who take feverfew report a decrease in chronic stress.

⇒ “Nature’s Prozac” Or The Instant Anxiety Relief Plant That Could Be Growing Near Your House

  • Pain relief:
    Closely related to the reduction of inflammation, feverfew is also known to reduce pain. This popular herb has been used for thousands of years to treat and even prevent pain throughout the body.
  • Improve respiratory function:
    This fantastic herb helps reduce inflammation and irritation in the lungs, making breathing more effortless if you have asthma or are experiencing a cough.
  • Skin ailments:
    Only recently was it discovered that feverfew aids in skin health and can actually protect the skin or help it heal. Recent studies have shown that the herb can help to improve symptoms of dermatitis and other common skin conditions when applied topically.
  • Inflammation:
    The volatile compounds found in feverfew are anti-inflammatory and work to reduce inflammation throughout the body. Thus, it can provide much-needed relief for those who suffer from chronic joint pain, arthritis, and other inflammatory diseases.
  • Fight Fever:
    As its name implies, feverfew is often used to treat and fight fever. Said to break and eliminate fevers, regardless of their cause.

Growing Feverfew

It’s About Time You Started Growing Nature’s Ibuprofen In Your Backyard TooDue to their small size, the seeds are best planted in small peat pots. Simply drop a few feverfew seeds into a pot and tap the bottom to help them settle.

Using a spray bottle is far better than pouring water over the seeds because they are small and can be easily dislodged by the flowing water.

⇒ Buy Here Your Own Feverfew Seeds Before They Are All Gone

Feverfew plants should be placed in a sunny window or under a grow light and will take two weeks to begin growing. Once the plants reach approximately 1 inch, plant them, pot and all, in a sunny spot in the garden and water regularly.

If you want to start your plants in the garden, plant in early spring by spreading the seeds on top of the soil and lightly tamping. You mustn’t entirely bury or cover the seeds as they require sunlight to germinate properly.

Mist with water to ensure they do not wash away, then wait. In the garden, this process should take around 14 days. You can thin the plants once they reach 3-5 inches, spreading them until they are approximately 15 inches apart.

Feverfew is relatively easy to grow. The only requirement is that they are placed in a spot that receives lots of direct sunlight. Therefore, refrain from planting under a large tree or in any other shady part of the yard,

As a perennial, feverfew will need to be cut back after a frost and generally reseeds quickly. You may find that you have too much and may need to gift the extra to friends or family. You can prevent excess seeding by deadheading blooms once they are wilted.

How To Harvest And Store Feverfew

dried feverfew

Although all parts are useable, the leaves are the part most commonly used in medicine and commercial products.

While fresh herbs are always better, having access to fresh herbs is not always possible. However, you can safely dry and store feverfew while retaining its medicinal benefits.

Feverfew should be harvested right before or during flowering. You will want to wet down the plant with a gentle hose or mist to help clean them of any lingering bugs before harvesting.

When harvesting feverfew, it is best to do so in the early morning and when the flowers are full, and there is a significant amount of green still surrounding them. To harvest it, only cut 1/3 of the plant to prevent killing it.

Gather your cut pieces and wash thoroughly, then tie them together and hang them to dry in a warm, dark spot. Alternatively, you can lay them out to dehydrate until crispy, although hanging is usually faster.

Once dried, store the feverfew in an airtight container in a dry, dark space that is warm but away from sunlight.

How To Make Headache Tea

feverfew teaTo make this beneficial brew, you will need the following ingredients: 1 tsp dried chamomile, 1 tsp dried feverfew, 1 tsp lavender, boiling water, honey.

Add the dried herbs to a cup. Cover with boiling water and place a saucer over the cup to maintain the heat and hold the steam.

Allow your tea to steep for 15 minutes before you strain out the herbs. Flavor with honey to taste and enjoy.

How To Make A Skin Compress

A nasty bruise can put a damper on your day. Feverfew can be used to create a skin compress that speeds up healing. You will need 4 tsp of feverfew and boiling water.

In a cup or small bowl, combine your feverfew with boiling water and cover. Let the mixture steep for 25-30 minutes and strain.

Allow the tea to cool before soaking a cloth with the mixture. Place the soaked cloth over the affected area to promote speedy healing.

Note: It is not advised to use feverfew if you are pregnant, nursing, or when taking blood-thinning medications. Contact a healthcare provider for advice if you are concerned or have questions.

Feverfew is a fantastic herb with so many beneficial uses. I’d love to know if you have ever used it and learn about your experiences and recipes.

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  1. Heavy-duty chevy says:
    6 months ago

    Walmart sells ibprophin for 3 bucks for 500ct

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    • Michael says:
      6 months ago

      Yes, and you should have plenty on hand but feverfew with a bit of gardening care will be around for your Grand Children to grow.

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    • red ant says:
      6 months ago

      The object is to learn, so you can survive when the SHTF.

      So, learn and then post something we can use for survival.

      Relying on stores to fill your needs is a very bad mistake, what are you going to do when there is no store to go to. ?

      Remember survival in nature, not at the store.

      stay sharp

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    • JESS says:
      6 months ago

      Ibuprofen damages both your guts and your cardiovascular system. I use it extremely sparingly, when totally desperate. Otherwise, avoid like the plague! There are LOTS of pain-relieving herbs available on the market, and many don’t cost much, either.

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      • StarGazer says:
        6 months ago

        Will they have the same long term affects on you as Ibuprofen?

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    • TJ says:
      6 months ago

      When Walmart denies your purchase based on a strike on your social credit score what are you going to do?

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      • red ant says:
        6 months ago

        TJ

        If I was told that, I would say thank you and leave very comely and walk out trying to not draw attention to myself
        and leave ASAP. Then start plan B… survival

        Better stay gray. They are ready to turn you in… everyone.

        stay sharp

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      • bob says:
        6 months ago

        Yup that too & the libs right now are pushing the mindset of the skin color score. Chinese social credit is coming soon to America. Wally World and others are just Chinese product pushers. That’s why they stayed in business during the Covid crisis, pushing foreign cheap garbage. USA small businesses struggle, go bankrupt.
        American manufacturers are being suppressed. Both parties are at fault with greed loyal to the globalist, America last. Taxpayers pay through the nose for illegals.

        Yes preppers get a bad rap for doing traditional living practices. While the smartphone generations cling to their social media. And ask the USA govt., to bail them out. What happens when the old taxpayers can’t afford to bail the millennials out anymore. Depression Part 2?

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      • Cordoba says:
        6 months ago

        go to walgreens

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      • Heavy-duty chevy says:
        6 months ago

        Rhythms with fun

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      • Heavy-duty chevy says:
        6 months ago

        Steal it

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  2. Chuck says:
    6 months ago

    red ant,
    Very well said.

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  3. Rose Felton says:
    6 months ago

    I have used Feverfew for migraines. It has really helped me as I have very few migraines anymore. I also am growing 5 plants and drying the leaves so I always have some on hand. I didn’t know Feverfew could have so many uses. Thanks for the information!!

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  4. Nettski says:
    6 months ago

    I love this! To mister smart ass Heavy-duty chevy….ibuprofen has been proven to damage your liver, so any natural or non-synthetic alternative is a welcome suggestion. 🙂
    Thank you for always sharing these vital tips!

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    • Sara says:
      6 months ago

      Hmmmmm….I thought it was acetaminophen that overuse could damage the liver and ibuprofen, the kidneys…..so much info….so little time …

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      • bob says:
        6 months ago

        Everything in moderation as the old generation have said. They also smoked cigs or cigars, drank some alcohol and did just fine. Some even outlived their several doctors telling them to quit. Go figure the fortitude of the human body & mind.

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  5. BoPeep says:
    6 months ago

    check the ibuprofen bottle a lot of it contains 20mg of potassium as well. Too much potassium will cause heart issues!!

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    • Michael says:
      6 months ago

      And drinking too much water can strip your body of critically needed potassium.

      So many threats so little time,

      How did the human race survive before the internet?

      LOL

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  6. Sue says:
    6 months ago

    yes it and tylenol interferes with glutathiaone production, it takes a month for a child to reestablish levels after just one tylenol dose

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    • Michael says:
      6 months ago

      Sue I just looked it up and a lot of things affect it.

      Internal factors include the increasing need for glutathione as an important part of various processes in our bodies, such as, food for our immune system, recycling of vitamin C, vitamin E and alpha lipoic acid, repairing our DNA, and protecting our cells from oxidative stress to mention a few.

      Many external factors is what depletes glutathione the most.

      Many toxic and harmful substances that we are exposed to on a daily basis require considerable amounts of glutathione for detoxification.

      Some of these substances are listed below:

      acetaminophen (Tylenol) and other pharmaceuticals;
      acetone, solvents, paint removers;
      fuels and fuel by-products;
      heavy metals (mercury (dental amalgams, vaccines, tattoes), lead, cadmium, copper, etc.);
      pesticides, herbicides;
      nitrates and other food preservatives of chemical origin (in salami, hot dogs, hams, bologna, smoked foods, etc.);
      artificial sweetener aspartame;
      synthetic food dyes;
      benzopyrenes (tobacco smoke, barbequed foods, fuel exhaust, etc.);
      alcohol;
      household chemicals (synthetically scented and colored detergents and fabric softeners, air fresheners, mothballs, mildew removers, cleaners and bleach, lawn and plant fertilizers, etc.);
      housewares chemicals (non-stick coating of pans and skillets, plastic containers and linings of tin cans and other food packaging);
      formaldehyde and styrene (photocopiers and toner printers);
      chlorine in treated water;
      medical X-rays;
      UV radiation;
      electromagnetic fields (EMF);
      industrial pollutants.

      Just one more factor in a busy life. Personally, I worry more that Tylenol is in SO MANY Products, especially female issue products like Midol and Pamperin.

      Too easy to get an overdose thusly. Real liver issues and serious problems.

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      • Damien says:
        6 months ago

        Can you get glutathione naturally from foods?
        Your body doesn’t seem to absorb glutathione well from foods. However, certain foods high in amino acids that contain sulfur may help boost your levels. These include:

        Unprocessed meat
        Garlic
        Broccoli
        Asparagus
        Avocados
        Spinach

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  7. Cindy Davidson says:
    6 months ago

    Thank you for useful tips and information. So many negative responses. What is wrong with the world! So I believe natural is always better and plenty information out there to read on. Once you are informed please make your own decision, that is what responsible people do. Natural isn’t for everyone we all have choices. Please be respectful it is great if you give your own experience in helpful way but just to bash and say negative info isn’t helpful. I am in health care and look up my information on all products natural prescription and store supplies and make my choice, so should we all. No harm no foul if you use one or the other.

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  8. bob says:
    6 months ago

    That herb helps with physical pain in the neck.

    We have financial crisis an gas prices through the roof, are major headaches .
    Can Feverfew also help us with the political pain in the neck DC Swamp?

    Good article on the natural Feverfew plant, thanks!

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  9. bob says:
    6 months ago

    That is the new internet marketing strategy we get inundated with.
    Those recent internet commercials, new marketing is buy this product now. The Chinese manufacturer is going to stop making it, buy, buy now, BS. Cheap crap.
    And it’s all made in China, help build their military machine to intimidate us.

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  10. Consco says:
    6 months ago

    Pot, weed, marijuana grows in the backyard as well

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  11. zed says:
    6 months ago

    Feverfew is useful for migraine, rheumatism and arthritis; leaves and flowers are antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, carminative, emmenagogue, sedative, vasodilator and vermifuge. Remember to avoid if you have coagulation issues and during pregnancy. Prefer dry leaves, as fresh ones may cause mouth ulcers. Also reduce gradually intake, stopping suddenly may lead to rebound headaches and anxiety.

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  12. Bill-Bill says:
    6 months ago

    Very good article! Always wondered what those pretty little flowers were that are always growing in naturalized park areas. This would go really good good in your repertoire with weeping willow. Weeping willow grows for around 30+ years. Only having to plant it once or twice in your lifetime.

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  13. Sagebrush Linn says:
    6 months ago

    Thank you, Katherine Paterson. This is a well written article with no gaps in information.
    My relative had a problem with migraines that the pharmaceutical drugs were not helping plus she was causing organ damage when taking enough to block the migraine. She had feverfew growing in her yard. She was feeling enough pain that she didn’t even bother with making a tea. She just went out and chewed a few leaves. Migraine gone.

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  14. Barbara Mehling says:
    6 months ago

    This was an amazing article. Thank you for writing it. And I’m so glad I found it.

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  15. Mrs L says:
    5 months ago

    I slipped and fell backward on black ice last winter. My left shoulder and wrist, being jammed, took the brunt of the fall. I ended up with a headache, neck ache, full body ache, and pain in my wrist and shoulder. I rubbed plantain oil and comfrey oil on my wrist and shoulder. Then I remembered that feverfew treats headaches, even migraines. So I made a cup of tea as I had dried some for the winter. The headache went away entirely and never returned. A short time later I realized that my other aches had also been greatly reduced. By the next morning, I was feeling so much better. Feverfew is such an amazing natural healer. And all you really need is one to three leaves (depending on the severity) steeped in hot water for 15 minutes. Sweetened with honey if desired.
    And, the plantain and comfrey oils healed my wrist and shoulder so that I can’t even tell that they were injured. And, no side effects! 😃

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