CRYSANTHEMUM, FEVERFEW: Allergen or Not An Allergen?

Allergen. Chrysanthemum parthenium (Feverfew): While a favorite ingredient of natural skincare buffs because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) is on published lists of common allergens as part of the Compositae (Asteraceae) group. Of particular concern in this group, and in feverfew, are the flowers, leaves, stems and pollen which contain sesquiterpene lactones. If you patch-tested positive […]