Rainfarn
Tansy Tanacetum vulgare Flowers are used In the past tansy was a great cure all and was often used in gypsy medicine It was said that its juice aided conception The constituent thujone kills intestinal roundworms and threadworms scabies and heals other infected skin conditions Very small doses have been used to treat epilepsy and to encourage menstruation It is a strong remedy to promote delayed or stopped menstruation The oil is externally applied to treat injuries bruises and rheumatic complaints In Scotland an infusion of the dried flowers and seeds 1 2 to 1 teaspoonful two or three times a day is given for gout The roots when preserved with honey or sugar have also been reputed to be of special service against gout if eaten fasting every day for a certain time From 1 to 4 drops of the essential oil may be safely given in cases of epilepsy but excessive doses have produced seizures Tansy has been used externally with benefit for some eruptive diseases of the skin and the green leaves pounded and applied will relieve sprains and allay the swelling A hot infusion as a fomentation to sprained and rheumatic parts will give relief Certain populations of tansy contain some of the same anti migraine compounds as feverfew parthenolide Chemical analysis is necessary to determine its presence
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