​Feverfew

​(Matricaria chamomilla)

Perennial, 1-2 feet. Once grown in almost every cottage 
garden and commonly described as Chamomile, still
largely used as a hair wash for fair hair  Sow in drills
half an inch deep,either in spring or as soon as the seed
is ripe.Thin to a foot apart. Plants seed thernselves profusely.

The oldest and most commonly praised benefit of Feverfew is its clear effect on headaches and migraines. Feverfew has also been known to reduce stress and alleviate anxiety.
For thousands of years, feverfew has been used to prevent pain;  following surgery or an injury, it can be successfully utilised for rapid and long-lasting relief. Some of the volatile compounds in feverfew have anti-inflammatory abilities, which effectively reduces inflammation. Perfect or those who suffer from chronic arthritis.