feverfew
noun
fe·ver·few
ˈfē-vər-ˌfyü 
: a perennial European composite (see composite entry 1 sense 1b) herb (Tanacetum parthenium synonym Chrysanthemum parthenium) that has small white daisylike flowers with yellow centers, is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental, has become naturalized through much of North America, and has been used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of conditions (such as fever, migraine headaches, and menstrual cramps)
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Made with prebiotic oat to soothe irritation and support the skin barrier, the gentle cream also has feverfew extract, which is packed with antioxidants that reduce redness and further calm irritation.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
The short list includes artichokes, feverfew, chamomile, celery, angelonia, and bee balm.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Anti-inflammatory skincare ingredients like feverfew, green tea extract, niacinamide and others can help to soothe red, inflamed skin.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
The salve is made with oats and feverfew, a plant packed with antioxidants, that reverses dullness, dryness, and redness.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023
As for beneficial ingredients, prebiotic oat is a naturally soothing addition, calming redness and inflammation, and feverfew has also been shown to have antioxidant and protective effects on the skin3 when used in skincare.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 Aug. 2023
Common side effects tend to be related to the digestive system.110 Plus, information about feverfew is similar to devil's claw regarding use while pregnant or breastfeeding.310 S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe): One of SAMe's potential use is osteoarthritis.
—Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2023
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
The short list includes artichokes, feverfew, chamomile, celery, angelonia, and bee balm.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Anti-inflammatory skincare ingredients like feverfew, green tea extract, niacinamide and others can help to soothe red, inflamed skin.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
The salve is made with oats and feverfew, a plant packed with antioxidants, that reverses dullness, dryness, and redness.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023
As for beneficial ingredients, prebiotic oat is a naturally soothing addition, calming redness and inflammation, and feverfew has also been shown to have antioxidant and protective effects on the skin3 when used in skincare.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 Aug. 2023
Common side effects tend to be related to the digestive system.110 Plus, information about feverfew is similar to devil's claw regarding use while pregnant or breastfeeding.310 S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe): One of SAMe's potential use is osteoarthritis.
—Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2023
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“Feverfew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feverfew. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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