So I planted my feverfew today:

My Garden Herbs book said it prefers well drained soil and full sun to partial shade. I happen to have an empty spot in Original Herb Garden that fits this description, so thats where it got planted.

Like the other herbs in the back row of this garden, Feverfew is a tall (3 to 4ft) flowering perennial. Although I won't see any blooms until summer.

This herb is commonly know for its ability to prevent headaches and migraines. Parthenolide is the is the active agent that inhibits inflammation in the head. In order for prevention to be successful feverfew must be taken over a period of time and not just at the onset of a migraine. (disclaimer: if you are unsure about anything you are consuming consult a professional. I just like to garden and am not a health care professional :)

Feverfew can easily be consumed fresh as an addition to a salad. It also works well dried and taken as a tea.  Since feverfew is more medicinal than culinary, there may not be too many recipes for it floating around.

You might also just enjoy growing it for the flowers. Feverfew gets the cutest button like daisy flowers!