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White Willow with Feverfew Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking White Willow with Feverfew against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

White Willow with Feverfew is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer with 3 active ingredients. 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 (Tanacetum parthenium) leaf and flower extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of White Willow with Feverfew by Nature's Answer

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 3 active ingredients: white willow, white willow bark extract, and feverfew leaf and flower extract. White willow and its extract are traditionally used for pain and inflammation.

Feverfew is commonly taken for headache prevention and inflammatory conditions. The capsule also contains rice flour, cellulose, and calcium silicate as inactive ingredients — these are fillers and binders that hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Feverfew product and its label doesn't state a use — see Feverfew's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

For feverfew, the evidence we hold does not establish effectiveness for tension headache, prurigo nodularis, psoriasis, or rheumatoid arthritis — the ratings are insufficient to draw any conclusion. We don't hold effectiveness data for the white willow ingredients in our system.

If you're considering this product for a specific condition, your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh what the broader research shows.

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 when taken by mouth, though some people report gastrointestinal side effects like heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence. Skin rash can occur in sensitive individuals, and chewing fresh feverfew leaves is more likely to cause mouth ulcers and tongue irritation than commercial preparations.

If you stop feverfew after taking it long-term, you might experience what's called post-feverfew syndrome — anxiety, headaches, and insomnia. The product is rated possibly unsafe during pregnancy because feverfew may stimulate the uterus, and safety is not established.

There isn't enough reliable safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.

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.

Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin, apixaban, or aspirin — feverfew may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check any medications your liver processes, including certain antidepressants, heart drugs, blood pressure medications, and others — feverfew may theoretically raise their levels.

No interactions are documented for the white willow ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may work for some people, but the evidence we hold doesn't confirm it for common uses like tension headache. The main concern is its potential to increase bleeding risk if you take blood thinners, and its theoretical effects on how your liver processes many prescription drugs.

If you're on any medications — especially blood thinners, heart drugs, blood pressure meds, or psychiatric medications — check them with your pharmacist before starting. Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist to decide if it's right for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 11, 2022.

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 White Willow with Feverfew, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Answer
Barcode (UPC) 083000164453
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 11, 2022
DSLD ID 264129
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for White Willow with Feverfew by Nature's Answer, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
083000164453
IngredientAmount% DV
White Willow100 mg--
White Willow (Salix alba) bark extract200 mg--
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) leaf and flower extract200 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Calcium Silicate

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Label statements
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Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formula

Salix alba/Tanacetum parthenium

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Vegan

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule twice a day with food or water.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking aspirin or other blood-thinning agents consult with your healthcare practitioner before use.

Discontinue 2 weeks prior to surgery, or if upset stomach occurs.

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White Willow with Feverfew label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in White Willow with Feverfew by Nature's Answer

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

White Willow

100 mg per serving

White Willow (Salix alba) bark extract

200 mg per serving Form: Salicin

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) leaf and flower extract

Interacts with
929 drugs
200 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 (Tanacetum parthenium) leaf and flower extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Calcium Silicate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

White Willow with Feverfew by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions

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929 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) leaf and flower extract 929

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in White Willow with Feverfew interact with 929 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in White Willow with Feverfew interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) leaf and flower extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in White Willow with Feverfew 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 (Tanacetum parthenium) leaf and 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
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) leaf and flower extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for White Willow with Feverfew, from the product label.

Nature's Answer

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Name
Nature's Answer
Street Address
85 Commerce Drive
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Phone Number
(800) 439-2324
Web Address
www.naturesanswer.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

White Willow with Feverfew by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does White Willow with Feverfew by Nature's Answer interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, White Willow with Feverfew 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?
White Willow with Feverfew contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 on a blood thinner?
Feverfew in this product may increase your bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it — they'll know your exact medication and can advise whether it's safe for you.
What side effects might I notice?
The most common are gastrointestinal — heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, bloating, or gas. Some people develop a skin rash. If you chew fresh feverfew leaves instead of taking the extract in this capsule, you're more likely to get mouth ulcers and tongue irritation. If you stop taking feverfew after long-term use, you might experience anxiety, headaches, or insomnia temporarily.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
No — feverfew is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus and its safety is not established. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Can I use it while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety information to recommend feverfew while breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if it's right for you.
Does this actually help with headaches?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that feverfew works for tension headache — the rating is insufficient to say either way. Your pharmacist can tell you what broader research shows if you'd like more context.
What happens if I stop taking it suddenly after months of use?
Some people experience post-feverfew syndrome after long-term use — symptoms like anxiety, headaches, and insomnia. A gradual taper rather than stopping abruptly may help. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how to stop safely.

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The Full Monographs Behind White Willow with Feverfew’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Feverfew

Interacts with 929 drugs

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

Read the full Feverfew monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

White Willow with Feverfew'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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.

See these in context on the Feverfew monograph →

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