Feverfew

Botanical study by Herbalist Thalia Greenweave

Classification: Medicinal Flower
Habitat: Fields and roadsides
Rarity: Very Common

Description

Small white flowers with yellow centers bloom abundantly in summer, growing wild along roadsides and in cultivated gardens alike. Feverfew has been used by healers since time immemorial, its name speaking plainly to its primary purpose.

Properties

As its name proclaims, Feverfew excels at reducing fevers and breaking the grip of illness. It also eases headaches and migraines when taken at first sign of discomfort. Regular consumption may prevent such ailments entirely.

Preparation

Brew fresh or dried flowers as tea. The taste is bitter, so honey or sweet herbs are often added. For headaches, chew two or three fresh leaves. Some healers create tinctures by steeping flowers in alcohol for extended periods.