Tanaceto, whose scientific name is Tanacetum parthenium L.is a perennial plant, with aromatic leaves and daisy-like flowers.
This medicinal herb has numerous properties that give it benefits in terms of digestion, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, skin, nervous system and also in pain relief, in cases of migraine for example.
Properties of Tanaceto
Tanaceto has relaxing, uterine-stimulating, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, digestive, nerve tonic, analgesic, purifying, decongestant, vasodilator, digestion stimulant and vermifuge properties.
Furthermore, this plant also increases sweating and stimulates the gallbladder, causing bile to escape into the duodenum.
What are the benefits
Tanaceto has several benefits:
1. Digestion
This plant increases appetite and digestion, warding off nausea and vomiting. Furthermore, it eliminates toxins, stimulates the proper functioning of the liver, reducing symptoms related to a lazy liver and eliminating toxins.
2. Mental and emotional
Tanaceto has a relaxing action and can be used in states of irritability and anger and in cases of agitation in children. irritability, headache and migraine.
3. Respiratory system
Hot Tanaceto tea increases sweating and reduces fever and also has a decongestant action to eliminate phlegm and sinusitis. It can also be used to relieve asthma and other allergies, such as hay fever.
4. Pain and inflammation
This medicinal herb is widely used in cases of migraines and helps to relieve pain in trigeminal neuralgia and sciatica. Tansy also has an anti-inflammatory action, being useful in the treatment of arthritis. Find out everything about this disease.
5. Skin health
The fresh plant is used to treat insect bites and stings, relieving pain and swelling. The diluted tincture can be used as a lotion to repel insects and treat pimples and boils.
How to use
Tanaceto can be used as a tea, tincture or directly on the skin. The most used is tea, which must be prepared as follows:
Ingredients
- 15 g of tansy aerial parts;
- 600 mL of water
Preparation mode
Bring the water to a boil and then remove it from the heat and add the plant, cover and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Drink a cup of this tea 3 times a day.
The fresh plant and tincture can be applied directly to the skin to relieve allergies, insect bites or swelling. Furthermore, it can also be used as a compress, frying a handful of leaves in a little oil, letting it cool and placing it on the abdomen to relieve cramps.
Who shouldn’t use
Tanaceto should be avoided during pregnancy and in people undergoing treatment with anticoagulant medications, such as warfarin.
Possible side effects
Tansy is generally well tolerated, but in some cases the fresh leaves can cause oral ulcers.
