Rainbow fern
Synonym(s)
Tanacetum vulgare
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Tanacetum vulgare (also known as wormwood) is an up to 1m high wayside plant from the family of composite plants, native to Central Europe.
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Europe, North Asia, exported to America
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Phytomedicine: Used in folk medicine as worming remedy, abortive, remedy for toothache and neuralgia, migraine, gastrointestinal problems, bladder problems and dysmenorrhea.
Cosmetics: Tanacetum vulgare extract is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a skin care product.
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- Rain fern contains sesquiterpene lactones: besides parthenolide also crispolide, tanacetin and others as well as the monoterpene beta thujone.
- Sensitizing potency: Medium strong. Frequency of sensitization: Rare. In patients with proven composite allergy, the rain fern is involved in positive test reactions with over 60%. Cross-reactivity exists especially to chrysanthemums, feverfew and chamomile.
- Occurrence of aerogenic contact dermatitis on face, décolleté, back of the hand or neck is possible.
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Cave! The essential oil contains about 60% of the nerve toxin beta-thuyone. Deaths after the use of rain fern as a worming agent and abortivum have been described.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Goadsby PJ (2003) Herbal medicine. N Engl J Med 348: 1498-1501
- Hausen BM, Vieluf K (1997) Allergy plants, plant allergens. Ecomed publishing house Landsberg/Munich, S. 235-237