Medicinal Plant Virtual Tour - PARTHENIUM

Parthenium sp.        |        Asteraceae       |       feverfew

Medicinal Properties:

The compound called parthenin exhibits anticancer properties by signaling cancer cell death in human leukemia HL-60 cells. It also displays amoebacidal properties. This herb is traditionally used for alleviation of headaches, toothaches, asthma, tinnitus, psoriasis, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

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Additional Resources to Explore:

• Link to the Campus Arboretum Species Description page
• Link to the Campus Arboretum Medicinal Plants page (for booklet, self-guided campus tours, or docent led tour information)