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Feverfew.
Tanacetum parthenium
Also known as Bachelor's Buttons, Featherfew, Midsummer Daisy
Daisy-faced and bitter, feverfew is the small green guardian of the traveller. Carry it on the road and accidents are turned aside; plant it by the path and the home knows no harm passing in.
Correspondences
Element
Water
Planet
Venus
Zodiac
Virgo
Chakra
Crown
Parts Used
Aerial parts
Harvest
Summer
Origin
Europe
Moon Phases
Waning
Practice
Magical Properties
Protection (especially during travel), health, purification
Carry feverfew on your person to prevent accidents during travel. Plant near the home for protection. Add to purification and health sachets.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Used for prevention of migraines and as an anti-inflammatory.
Devotion
Deity Associations
None specific
History
Folklore & History
The name comes from the Latin 'febrifugia', meaning fever-reducer. In the medieval period it was hung around the neck to prevent fevers.
Safety
Safety Notes
Avoid in pregnancy. May interact with blood-thinning medications. Can cause mouth ulcers.
This information is provided for educational and magical reference only. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Feverfew used for in witchcraft?
Feverfew is traditionally used in workings for protection (especially during travel), health, purification. Carry feverfew on your person to prevent accidents during travel.
What element is Feverfew associated with?
Feverfew is associated with the Water element and the sign of Virgo, and resonates with the Crown chakra.
What planet rules Feverfew?
Feverfew is ruled by Venus. In the classical planetary system, this gives the herb its characteristic energetic signature and indicates which workings it most readily amplifies and which planetary hours best suit it.
Is Feverfew safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Feverfew. Avoid in pregnancy. May interact with blood-thinning medications. Can cause mouth ulcers. The information here is provided for educational and magical reference only — always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb medicinally.
In Your Practice
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