Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of composite plants, of the tribe Helianthoideæ and subtribe Melampodieæ, known by the small broad rays, and the thickish compressed or triangular achenes, often firmly united to the enveloping bract, and with narrow margins separating half-way at maturity.
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- noun small genus of North American herbs and shrubs with terminal panicles of small ray flowers
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Examples
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Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium, dose will vary with preparation
Leo Galland, M.D.: Food And Drink That Cause Headaches M.D. Leo Galland 2011
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In the cupboard to the right of the desk, you will find a bottle labeled Tanacetum parthenium
The Messenger Jan Burke 2008
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Herbal therapy with feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) may lessen the frequency of attacks.
Migraine Headaches 2008
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Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium, is a member of the chrysanthemum family.
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Parthenolide content and bioactivity of feverfew Tanacetum parthenium L.
The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000
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Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium as a prophylactic treatment for migraine: A double-blind placebo controlled study.
The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000
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Parthenolide content and bioactivity of feverfew Tanacetum parthenium L.
The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000
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Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium as a prophylactic treatment for migraine: A double-blind placebo controlled study.
The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000
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This Feverfew (_Chrysanthemum parthenium_), is best calculated to pacify those who are liable to sudden, spiteful, rude irascibility, of which they are conscious, but say they cannot help it, and to soothe fretful children.
Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie
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And major pest plants being targeted include Siam weed, prickly acacia, bitou bush, Mexican bean tree, miconia and mikania vine, rubbervine, parthenium, hymenachne, parkinsonia, lantana and pond apple.
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