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Tanacetum

Medical Definition: A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE. Some species of the CHRYSANTHEMUM and the old Pyrethrum genera have been reclassified to this genus. The common name of tansy usually refers to this but also forms part of the common name of other plants such as Tansy Ragwort (SENECIO) and Tansyaster (HAPLOPAPPUS).
Guide Notes: TANACETUM CINERARIIFOLIUM and TANACETUM COCCINEUM see CHRYSANTHEMUM CINERARIIFOLIUM are also available; coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATION
Also Called: Tanacetum vulgare
Tanacetum Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Tanacetum parthenium - An aromatic perennial plant species that has been used to treat migraines, arthritis, and as a febrifuge. It contains TANNINS, volatile oils (OILS, ESSENTIAL), and sesquiterpene lactones, especially parthenolide.

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