Which British plant may be described as 'aromatic bushy plant with feathery leaves, and white daisy-likeflowers'. It is used in the treatment of migraines and headaches?
"Tanacetum parthenium Tanacetum parthenium, known as feverfew or bachelor's buttons, is a flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is a traditional medicinal herb which is commonly used to prevent migraine headaches, and is also occasionally grown for ornament. It is also commonly seen in the literature by its synonyms, ""Chrysanthemum parthenium"" and ""Pyrethrum parthenium"". The plant is a herbaceous perennial that grows into a small bush up to high with pungently-scented leaves. The leaves are light yellowish green, variously pinnatifid. The conspicuous daisy-like flowers are up to 20 mm across, borne in lax corymbs. The outer, ray florets"
"also interact with a variety of medications metabolized by the liver. The word ""feverfew"" derives from the Latin word ""febrifugia"", meaning ""fever reducer"", although it is no longer considered useful for that purpose. Though its earliest medicinal use is unknown, it was documented in the first century (AD) as an anti-inflammatory by the Greek herbalist physician Dioscorides. Tanacetum parthenium Tanacetum parthenium, known as feverfew or bachelor's buttons, is a flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is a traditional medicinal herb which is commonly used to prevent migraine headaches, and is also occasionally grown for ornament. It is also"
"hay-fever and allergies. Preliminary trials have shown a preparation of Butterbur root to be effective in reducing the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. A commercial extract Petasol butenoate complex (Ze 339) has proved helpful for allergic rhinitis An evidence-based 2005 systematic review including written and statistical analysis of scientific literature, expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing is available from the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. Petasites hybridus Petasites hybridus, the butterbur, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to Europe and northern Asia. The flowers are produced in"
"clotty cramps. Moreover, it is antispasmodic, thus relieving cramping. It similarly inhibits spasms and cramps from diarrhea and stomach ache. Used as an eyewash it reduces redness and pain from hay fever, wind and dust. Tea concentrate has been marketed as a coffee substitute. Unlike coffee which is a vasoconstrictor, sweetscent tea is a vasodilator. It is contraindicated for people who get migraines, during pregnancy, and should be used in moderation. Pluchea odorata Pluchea odorata is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. Common names include saltmarsh fleabane and shrubby camphorweed. The plant is native to the"
"Clematis glycinoides Clematis glycinoides, commonly known as headache vine, is a climbing shrub of the family Ranunculaceae, found in eastern Australia, and New Caledonia. Augustin Pyramus de Candolle described the species in 1817, from a specimen from the herbarium of Sir Joseph Banks. The species gains its common name from a folk use as a supposed remedy for headaches. The aroma from the crushed leaves is inhaled, appearing to relieve headaches as a result of the highly irritant properties of the resulting fumes. This process was explained by herbalist Cheryll Williams: The uncomfortable sensation of breathing in the ammonia-like fumes"
"They prefer moist environments such as riverbanks, marshes and ditches. ""Petasites"" is closely related to the genera ""Tussilago"" and ""Senecio"". Butterbur has been used for over 2000 years to treat a variety of ailments including fever, lung disease, spasms, and pain. Currently, butterbur extract is used for migraine prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis, which have the most evidence for its effectiveness. Some butterbur species contain the chemicals petasin and isopetasin which are believed to have potential benefits in treating migraines. High concentrations of petasin occur in both butterbur root and leaves, with the leaves containing lower levels of the"
"has long been used as a painkiller. However, the generic name, ""Filipendula"", comes from ""filum"", meaning ""thread"" and ""pendulus"", meaning ""hanging"". This is said to describe the root tubers that hang characteristically on the genus, on fibrous roots. Meadowsweet is common throughout the British Isles in damp areas and is dominant in fens and wet woods. ""Juncus subnodulosus""-""Cirsium palustre"" fen-meadow and Purple moor grass and rush pastures BAP habitat plant associations of Western Europe consistently include this plant. The whole herb possesses a pleasant taste and flavour, the green parts having a similar aromatic character to the flowers, leading to"
"possibly preventing the headache completely when used as soon as possible after the onset of pre-migraine symptoms, such as aura. The plant feverfew (""Tanacetum parthenium"") is a traditional herbal remedy believed to reduce the frequency of migraine attacks. A number of clinical trials have been carried out to test this claim, but a 2004 review article concluded that the results have been contradictory and inconclusive. A systematic review stated that chiropractic manipulation, physiotherapy, massage and relaxation might be as effective as propranolol or topiramate in the prevention of migraine headaches; however, the research had some problems with methodology. Prevention of"
"headache (particularly migraine), as a diuretic (increases urine production), antispasmodic (reduces smooth muscle spasm along the digestive tract), and sedative. The flowers were added to baths to quell hysteria, and steeped as a tea to relieve anxiety-related indigestion, irregular heartbeat, and vomiting. The leaves are used to promote sweating to reduce fevers. The wood is used for liver and gallbladder disorders and cellulitis (inflammation of the skin and surrounding soft tissue). That wood burned to charcoal is ingested to treat intestinal disorders and used topically to treat edema or infection, such as cellulitis or ulcers of the lower leg. Several"
"and spring display of fragrant, white flowers. The common name Mayday tree is not related to the distress signal mayday as the name for the tree was in use prior to the adoption of mayday as an international distress signal. A taboo on the use of the wood was reported by natives of Advie, in northeast Scotland, being regarded as a ""witches tree"". Prunus padus Prunus padus, known as bird cherry, hackberry, hagberry, or Mayday tree, is a flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is a species of cherry, a deciduous small tree or large shrub up to"
"century the Irish herbal of John K'Eogh recommended pounding the roots in honey for use on burns, bruises, dislocations and freckles, and for drawing out thorns and splinters. ""N. tazetta"" bulbs have also been used for contraception, while the flowers have been recommended for hysteria and epilepsy. A homeopathic medicine made from bulbs was prescribed for bronchitis and whooping cough. In the traditional Japanese medicine of kampo, wounds were treated with narcissus root and wheat flour paste; the plant, however, does not appear in the modern kampo herb list. There is also a long history of the use of ""Narcissus"""
"most of Ireland. It is used as traditional medicine in China. Smyrnium olusatrum Smyrnium olusatrum, common name Alexanders, is an edible cultivated flowering plant, belonging to the family Apiaceae (or Umbelliferae). It is also known as alisanders, horse parsley, and smyrnium. It was known to Theophrastus (9.1) and Pliny the Elder (""N.H. 19.48). These stout plants grow to high, with a solid stem which becomes hollow and grooved with age. The leaves are bluntly toothed, the segments ternately divided the segments flat, not fleshy. Alexanders are a wild plant in Britain and other parts of Europe and are commonly found"
"mechanisms of their actions are still unknown. A pro-erectile herb from traditional Chinese medicine, ""Cnidium monnieri"" and its main bioactive known as osthole appear to have mechanisms similar to Viagra in penile tissue and the hippocampus; the influence of ""Cnidium monnieri"" on testosterone and cognition remains unexplored. Cnidium monnieri Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson ex Juss., Monnier's snowparsley, is a flowering plant species in the genus ""Cnidium"". Also known as Shechuangzi, Osthole, Jashoshi, Cnidii Fructus (Fruits of Cnidium). Do not confuse with ""Bacopa monneri"", ""Cnidium officinale"", (both similar but different plants). The coumarins osthol, imperatorin and xanthotoxol can be found in"
"remedy. The very similar plant ""Agathosma betulina"" (previously ""Barosma betulina"") is known as the round leaf buchu, and has been used for the same purposes. The plant produces many sweet-smelling white flowers, which attract nectar-drinking insects. It then produces small green fruits. The leaves have traditionally been steeped in brandy, vinegar, and tea water, and are said to relieve gastrointestinal and urinary tract ailments. Agathosma crenulata Agathosma crenulata (previously ""Barosma crenulata"") is a flowering plant in the family Rutaceae, native to the lower elevation mountains of southwestern South Africa, where it occurs near streams in fynbos habitats. It is an"
"Mentha pulegium Mentha pulegium, commonly (European) pennyroyal, or pennyrile, also called squaw mint, mosquito plant and pudding grass, is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family, or mint family, native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Crushed pennyroyal leaves emits a very strong fragrance similar to spearmint. Pennyroyal is a traditional folk remedy, emmenagogue, abortifacient, and culinary herb. European pennyroyal is related to an American species, Hedeoma pulegioides. Though they differ in genera, they share similar chemical properties. Documented use of pennyroyal dates back to ancient Greek, Roman, and Medieval cultures. Its name – although of"
"appear to be at least similarly effective as treatment with preventative medications, with fewer adverse effects. Native butterbur contains some carcinogenic compounds, but a purified version, Petadolex, does not. A systematic review of two trials totalling 293 patients (60 and 233 patients) showed ""moderate evidence of effectiveness ... for a higher than the recommended dose of the proprietary Petasites root extract Petadolex in the prophylaxis of migraine."" Cannabis was a standard treatment for migraines from 1874 to 1942. It has been reported to help people through an attack by relieving the nausea and dulling the head pain, as well as"
"Valerian (herb) Valerian (""Valeriana officinalis"", Caprifoliaceae) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. In the summer when the mature plant may have a height of , it bears sweetly scented pink or white flowers that attract many fly species, especially hoverflies of the genus ""Eristalis"". It is consumed as food by the larvae of some Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) species, including the grey pug. Crude extract of valerian root may have sedative and anxiolytic effects, and is commonly sold in dietary supplement capsules to promote sleep. Valerian has been used as a medicinal herb since at least"
"to treat skin diseases in livestock. In Malaysia, an infusion of the plant's flowers and leaves is mixed with turmeric for post-partum treatment. Australia: mimosa bush, dead finish, farnese wattle, mimosa wattle, perfumed wattle, sponge flower Bahamas: aroma, cashia, opoponax Belize: cuntich, cashew Jamaica: cassie flower USA: sweet acacia, cassie --Hawaii: klu, popinac --Texas: huisache Virgin Islands: casha, cassia sponge wattle , prickly mimosa bush, prickly Moses, needle bush, north-west curara, sheep's briar, thorny acacia, thorny feather wattle, wild briar, , , cassic, mealy wattle, , sweet briar, Texas huisache, sassie-flower, iron wood, , honey-ball, casha tree, (Fiji) Ellington's curse."
"and white sage. Sacred herb Herbs are used in many religions – such as in Christianity (myrrh (""Commiphora myrrha""), ague root (""Aletris farinosa"") and frankincense (""Boswellia"" spp)) and in the partially Christianized Anglo-Saxon pagan Nine Herbs Charm. In Hinduism a form of basil called tulsi is worshipped as a goddess for its medicinal value since the Vedic times. Many Hindus have a Tulsi plant in front of their houses. Herbs were also considered sacred in European pagan beliefs. The best known example is the mistletoe. The European mistletoe, ""Viscum album"", figured prominently in Greek mythology, and is believed to be"
"எண்ணெய்). Extracts of ""Anacyclus pyrethrum"" have anabolic activity in mice and also increase testosterone in the animal model. ""A. pyrethrum"" var. ""depressus"" (sometimes considered a separate species, ""Anacyclus depressus""), called mat daisy or Mount Atlas daisy, is grown as a spring-blooming, low-water ornamental. It produces mats of grey-green, ferny foliage and single daisy-like white flowers. It is suitable for growing in an alpine or rock garden. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Sources: GRIN, E+M, AFPD Anacyclus pyrethrum Anacyclus pyrethrum (pellitory, Spanish chamomile, or Mount Atlas daisy) is a perennial herb much like chamomile in"
"well established by the start of the 20th century. Common on shady roadside banks. Petasites fragrans Petasites fragrans (Winter Heliotrope; syn. ""Tussilago fragrans"" Vill.) is a medicinal and ornamental flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. This perennial grows from deep rhizomes. The leaves are large, up to 20 cm across and stalked with small regular teeth. The species is dioecious, male and female flowers being borne on separate plants. The erect flower-heads grow in short racemes on stems up to 25 cm long with a few scale-leaves. The florets are pinkish-mauve and appear in December in Ireland and from"
"of southern Europe. It grows in upland grassland and scrub, open woodland and river valleys. ""Cirsium dissectum"" (meadow thistle) is a more slender species. The plant was considered a possible cure for sadness. Nicholas Culpepper in 1669 said that it ""makes a man as merry as a cricket"". Cirsium heterophyllum Cirsium heterophyllum, also known as melancholy thistle, is an erect spineless herb in the sunflower family. It is native to Europe and western Asia, where it grows in upland meadows, grasslands, road verges and open woodland. ""Cirsium heterophyllum"" is a perennial herb. Unusually for a thistle, it lacks spines. The"
"the leaves, (similar to a tea) was used to treat indigestion. When added to wine or water, the leaves are claimed to dissolve kidney stones. Parnassia palustris Parnassia palustris, commonly called marsh grass of Parnassus, northern grass-of-Parnassus, or just grass-of-Parnassus, and bog-star, is a flowering plant in the staff-vine family Celastraceae. It is the county flower of Cumberland in England, and appears on its flag. The name comes from ancient Greece: evidently the cattle on Mount Parnassus appreciated the plant; hence it was an ""honorary grass"". The species epithet ""palustris"" is Latin for ""of the marsh"" and indicates its common"
"the Latin name as ""Acorus verus"", but it is evident there was still doubt about its veracity: in his 1597 herbal he lists the English common name as 'bastard calamus'. In Britain the plant was cut for use as a sweet smelling floor covering for the packed earth floors of dwellings and churches, and stacks of rushes have been used as the centrepiece of rushbearing ceremonies for many hundreds of years. It has also been used as a thatching material for English cottages. In modern Egypt it is thought to have aphrodisiac properties. For the Penobscot people this was a"
"toxic chemical. Butterbur extracts have been reported to be effective in reducing frequency and severity of migraine headaches. Several double-blind studies have shown that high doses of ""Petasites hybridus"" ""extract"", ""containing petasin and/or isopetasin, are effective both in preventing and in relieving migraine, with the best results in groups taking the higher dose of the supplement. Although mainly well-tolerated, the adverse effects of butterbur reported in clinical trials include mainly gastrointestinal problems, such as nausea, flatulence, and belching. On 2015, the American Academy of Neurology withdrew its original endorsement of butterbur due to safety concerns. However, the Canadian Headache Society"
"adapted to growth in Australia, that it is listed as a noxious weed in Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory, and also in parts of eastern Queensland. Periwinkles are of two types - Foliage periwinkle (which often grows wild on cliffs) and Annual periwinkle (""Catharanthus roseus""). The species has long been cultivated for herbal medicine and as an ornamental plant. In the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit (confirmed 2017). In Ayurveda (Indian traditional medicine) the extracts of its roots and shoots, though poisonous, are used against several diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine,"
"upon open slopes at an elevation of about . This plant is cultivated as an ornamental garden subject, and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. The plant, like many others belonging to the family Apiaceae, is aromatic - particularly the root. The fruits (of the mericarp type) have sedative (see also anxiolytic) and aphrodisiac properties and are also used to treat rheumatism and kidney disease. The roots are used to treat abdominal pain (- many Apiaceous plants possess carminative properties, relieving bloating -) and also as a sedative in the treatment of 'hysteria' and 'madness' -"
"absorption, and anticoagulants. It may cause headache or muscular weakness, and its safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unknown. Galega officinalis Galega officinalis, commonly known as galega, goat's-rue, French lilac, Italian fitch, or professor-weed, is an herbaceous plant in the Faboideae subfamily. It is native to the Middle East, but has been naturalized in Europe and western Asia. The plant has been extensively cultivated as a forage crop, an ornamental, a bee plant, and as green manure. ""G. officinalis"" is rich in galegine, a substance with blood glucose-lowering activity and the foundation for the discovery of metformin, a treatment for"
"to Tudor herbalists who exploited the resins contained within the leaves. The herb was formerly regarded almost as a specific in gouty and rheumatic affections. The plant leaves were dried and reduced to powder. It formed an ingredient of the once famous gout remedy, Portland Powder. It was composed of the leaves of ""A. Chamaepitys"", which has a slightly turpentine-like smell and a rough taste, with properties described as being similar to diluted alcohol. Ajuga chamaepitys Ajuga chamaepitys is a species of flowering plant of the family Lamiaceae. Popularly known as yellow bugle or ground-pine, the plant has many of"
"well-drained, poor soils in full sun, preferably also near the coast at altitudes up to 700 meters. For this reason, it easily fades in warmer areas of the world. During the summer time they mostly attract butterflies since they are known for being a showy flower. In herbal medicine it is used as a stomach tonic and to combat asthma. Argyranthemum frutescens Argyranthemum frutescens, known as Paris daisy, marguerite or marguerite daisy, is a perennial plant known for its flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands (part of Spain). It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental planted in"
"nature of the plant. If a mechanical method is used to control the plant, the site must be regularly monitored for at least a year in order to ensure elimination of Christmas berry. The leaves of ""Ardisia crenata"" are being investigated as a remedy to stop asthmatic contractions and spasms. The plant contains a medicinal substance known as FR900359 that could treat several diseases, including asthma. Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family, Primulaceae, that is native to East Asia. It is known by a variety of names such as Christmas berry, Australian"
"growing on the same spot year after year. This easily grown plant has been a familiar subject in English cottage gardens since Elizabethan times, admired for its ferny foliage, spiky flowers and bulbous seed-heads. It is now widely cultivated throughout the temperate world, and numerous cultivars have been developed for garden use. 'Persian Jewels' is a mixture of white, pink, lavender and blue flowers. 'Persian Rose' is pale pink. Other cultivars are 'Albion', 'Blue Midget', 'Cambridge Blue', 'Mulberry Rose', and 'Oxford Blue'. 'Dwarf Moody Blue' is around high. The pale blue ‘Miss Jekyll’ and the double white-flowered 'Miss Jekyll Alba'"
"or by cuttings, although these are susceptible to rotting. One cultivar, ""Coronidium elatum"" 'Sunny Side Up', has been released commercially. Coronidium elatum Coronidium elatum, commonly known as the white paper daisy or tall everlasting, is a perennial herbaceous shrub in the family Asteraceae found in open forests in eastern Australia. A woody shrub tall, it has white flowers which appear in spring. It was known as ""Helichrysum elatum"" for many years until it was finally reviewed in 2008. The tall everlasting was collected by the English botanist and explorer Allan Cunningham and described by him in Augustin Pyramus de Candolle's"