feverfew
Daisy-like headache remedy
Feverfew is a flowering plant in the daisy family, traditionally used as an herbal remedy for headaches and migraines.
The name comes from its historical use to reduce fevers.
It grows as a bushy perennial with small white flowers and has a bitter, aromatic smell: She planted feverfew in the herb garden.
Herb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- apothecaryHistorical medicine preparer
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
naturopathy · ethnobotany · folklore · holistic · homeopathy · aromatherapy · botanicals · chamomile
Severe neurological head pain
- headacheCranial pain
- prophylacticMeasure preventing disease or harm
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
treatment · analgesic · therapeutic · antispasmodic · vasodilation · serotonin · flavonoids · fever reducer
Having soft green stems
- chrysanthemumOrnamental daisy relative
- perennialRecurring each year
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- foliagePlant's leafy covering
cultivar · seedling · propagation · pollination · angiosperm · flora · photosynthesis · chlorophyll
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
Fostering growth through care
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- seedlingsNewly germinated plants
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
composting · pruning · watering · fertilizing · transplanting · soil · garden beds · landscaping
tincture
Herb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- apothecaryHistorical medicine preparer
herbalism · naturopathy · ethnobotany · folklore · holistic · homeopathy · aromatherapy · botanicals · chamomile · dried leaves
migraine
Severe neurological head pain
- headacheCranial pain
- prophylacticMeasure preventing disease or harm
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
remedy · treatment · analgesic · therapeutic · antispasmodic · vasodilation · serotonin · flavonoids · fever reducer · arthritis
herbaceous
Having soft green stems
- chrysanthemumOrnamental daisy relative
- perennialRecurring each year
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
foliage · cultivar · seedling · propagation · pollination · angiosperm · flora · photosynthesis · chlorophyll · stomata
bitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
acrid · harsh · unpalatable · acquired taste
cultivation
Fostering growth through care
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- seedlingsNewly germinated plants
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
mulching · composting · pruning · watering · fertilizing · transplanting · soil · garden beds · landscaping · trowel
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