Medicinal Plants Virtual Tour
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.
