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Feverfew Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Feverfew Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for migraine prevention, headache, fever (traditional).Based on those ingredients, 929 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Feverfew Flower Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Feverfew Extract by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: feverfew flower extract. Feverfew is a plant traditionally used for headaches and inflammation.

There are no other inactive ingredients listed on this product.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: migraine prevention and headache relief.
  • We looked for evidence on: Tension headache, migraine, headache, fever.
  • The closest evidence on file: Feverfew is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Tension headache (Natural Medicines).

The data we hold doesn't establish feverfew's effectiveness for the conditions it's used for. Tension headaches, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and prurigo nodularis all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate it one way or the other.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work—just that we don't have enough solid trial data in our files to say whether it does.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Feverfew

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Feverfew is generally well tolerated in the short term, but a few things to watch. Some people get allergic reactions, mouth irritation, or a rash.

The most common side effects are gastrointestinal: abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, heartburn, and nausea. Chewing fresh feverfew leaves is more likely to cause mouth sores than taking commercial preparations.

If you've been taking feverfew for a long time and stop suddenly, you may experience post-feverfew syndrome—anxiety, headaches, and insomnia. Don't use this during pregnancy; feverfew may stimulate the uterus and its safety isn't established.

There isn't enough data to recommend it while breastfeeding either, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Feverfew

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Feverfew.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 930 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before taking this if you use blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel). Also run it through the checker if you take any medications metabolized by liver enzymes CYP3A4, CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, CYP2C8, or CYP1A2—that covers a lot of common drugs, so your pharmacist can look up your exact medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Feverfew may help some people, but the evidence we have isn't solid yet. The real concern here is that it could interact with many common medications through liver metabolism and with blood thinners in particular.

If you're on any prescription drugs, especially anticoagulants, check with us first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Feverfew Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001QVCQ19
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 312492
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Feverfew Extract by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
300 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
300 mg
Servings per container
1667
UPC/BARCODE
X001QVCQ19
IngredientAmount% DV
Feverfew Flower Extract300 mg--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Bulksupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

Formulation

Color may vary

Free of: added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 300 mg (about 1/8 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur.

Store in a dry, cool place.

General Statements

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Feverfew Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Feverfew Extract by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size300 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container1667 Amounts shown are per serving.

Feverfew Flower Extract

Interacts with
929 drugs
300 mg per serving

Feverfew is a daisy-family herb best known for migraine prevention, where some studies suggest it may modestly lower how often migraines occur, though...

Feverfew Flower Extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Feverfew Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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929 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Feverfew Extract with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Feverfew Flower Extract7 drug types · 929 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, feverfew might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Laboratory research suggests that feverfew may inhibit platelet aggregation. Additionally, in one case report, a 36-year-old patient taking feverfew 2400 mg daily for 3 months experienced vaginal bleeding and a prolonged menstrual cycle, with a modest increase in partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and prothrombin time (PT).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, feverfew might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Laboratory research shows that feverfew might inhibit CYP1A2. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, feverfew might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Laboratory research shows that feverfew might inhibit CYP2C19. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C8 (Cyp2C8) Substrates

Theoretically, feverfew might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C8.
Laboratory research shows that feverfew might inhibit CYP2C8. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, feverfew might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Laboratory research shows that feverfew might inhibit CYP2C9. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, feverfew might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Laboratory research shows that feverfew might inhibit CYP2D6. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, feverfew might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Laboratory research shows that feverfew might inhibit CYP3A4. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Feverfew Extract, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
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Feverfew Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Feverfew Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Feverfew Extract has a known interaction with 929 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Feverfew Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
No. Feverfew may stimulate the uterus and its safety during pregnancy isn't established. Talk with your doctor before considering it.
What are the most common side effects?
Gastrointestinal upset—heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, and gas. Some people also get a skin rash or mouth irritation. If you chew fresh feverfew leaves instead of taking the powder, mouth sores are more likely.
What happens if I stop taking it after a long time?
Stopping long-term feverfew use can cause post-feverfew syndrome: anxiety, headaches, and insomnia. Taper gradually rather than quitting cold turkey if you've been on it for a while.
Can I breastfeed while taking this?
There isn't enough reliable safety data to recommend it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does feverfew actually work for headaches?
The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable data to say one way or the other. Some people find it helpful, but we don't have solid trial proof yet.
Should I be worried about the liver enzyme interactions if they haven't happened in patients?
Laboratory research shows they're theoretically possible, which is why you need to check your specific medications before starting. Even though no human cases have been reported yet, the risk is real enough to warrant caution, especially with blood thinners.

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Sources & How We Checked

Feverfew Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 18 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Feverfew 18 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Awang DVC. Prescribing therapeutic feverfew (Tancetum pathrnium (L.) Schultz Bip., syn. Chrysanthemumparthenium (L.) Bernh). Int Med 1998;1:11-3.
  3. Heptinstall S, Groenewegen WA, Spangenberg P, Loesche W. Extracts of feverfew may inhibit platelet behaviour via neutralization of sulphydryl groups. J Pharm Pharmacol 1987;39:459-65. PubMed
  4. Heptinstall S, White A, Williamson L, Mitchell JR. Extracts of feverfew inhibit granule secretion in blood platelets and polymorphonuclear leucocytes. Lancet 1985;1:1071-4. PubMed
  5. Makheja AN, Bailey JM. A platelet phospholipase inhibitor from the medicinal herb feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). Prostaglandins Leukot Med 1982;8:653-60.
  6. Groenewegen WA, Heptinstall S. A comparison of the effects of an extract of feverfew and parthenolide, a component of feverfew, on human platelet activity in-vitro. J Pharm Pharmacol 1990;42:553-7. PubMed
  7. Heptinstall S, Groenewegen WA, Spangenberg P, Losche W. Inhibition of platelet behaviour by feverfew: a mechanism of action involving sulphydryl groups. Folia Haematol Int Mag Klin Morphol Blutforsch 1988;115:447-9.
  8. Biggs MJ, Johnson ES, Persaud NP, Ratcliffe DM. Platelet aggregation in patients using feverfew for migraine. Lancet 1982;2:776. PubMed
  9. Lamminpaa A, Estlander T, Jolanki R, Kanerva L. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by decorative plants. Contact Dermatitis 1996;34:330-5. PubMed
  10. Johnson ES, Kadam NP, Hylands DM, Hylands PJ. Efficacy of feverfew as prophylactic treatment of migraine. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 1985;291:569-73. PubMed
  11. Pittler MH, Ernst E. Feverfew for preventing migraine. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2004;(1):CD002286. PubMed
  12. Ernst E, Pittler MH. The efficacy and safety of feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.): an update of a systematic review. Public Health Nutr 2000;3:509-14.
  13. Unger M, Frank A. Simultaneous determination of the inhibitory potency of herbal extracts on the activity of six major cytochrome P450 enzymes using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and automated online extraction. Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom 2004;1 PubMed
  14. Sil'vestrov VP, Kinitin AV, and Chesnokova, IV. [Immunological and metabolic disorders and the means for their correction in patients with chronic bronchitis]. Ter.Arkh. 1991;63:7-11.
  15. Cady RK, Goldstein J, Nett R, et al. A double-blind placebo-controlled pilot study of sublingual feverfew and ginger (LipiGesic M) in the treatment of migraine. Headache 2011;51:1078-86.
  16. Jovanovic, M. and Poljacki, M. [Compositae dermatitis]. Med Pregl. 2003;56(1-2):43-49. PubMed
  17. Burry, J. N. Compositae dermatitis in South Australia: contact dermatitis from Chrysanthemum parthenium. Contact Dermatitis 1980;6(6):445.
  18. Alenzi KA, Alharbi FH, Tawhari FM, Fradees GS. Alteration of Coagulation Test Results and Vaginal Bleeding Associated With the Use of Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). J Med Cases 2021;12(1):9-12.

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