Products
Motherwort is available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Arkocaps motherwort are out of trade.
Motherwort
Asteraceae, motherwort.
Medicinal drug
Tanaceti parthenii herba – Motherwort: motherwort consists of the dried, whole or cut, aerial parts of Schultz Bip. (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of parthenolide.
Ingredients
- Sesquiterpene lactones: e.g. parthenolide.
- Essential oil
- Flavonoids
- Sterols
Effects
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antisecretory
- Antimicrobial
Fields of application
- Migraine prophylaxis
- Fever (English feverfew)
Adverse effects
- Aphthae
- Vertigo
- Acid regurgitation
- Dermatitis
- Allergy
Contraindications
Pregnancy and lactation
Note
Not to be confused with ergot
