Wild Tansy herb

Not for use in children under 12 years of age and during  pregnancy.

Common tansy  (Tanacetum vulgare) is a member of the family Asteraceae and it has traditionally been used in folk medicine for centuries. It is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia, but was transported to the U.S. in colonial times for medicinal and horticultural purposes.
Despite being toxic to both humans and animals, tansy has a very long history of use. It was initially grown by the ancient Greeks as a medicinal plant while as long ago as the 16th century, it was considered as in the British isles as a garden necessity.

The  dried leaves are generally used in herbal medicinal preparations to treat and cure a number of ailments. 

1. Digestion. 
Tansy has carminative properties that help to improve general digestion and also deal with common digestive conditions like flatulence and dyspepsia. It has also been used to treat stomach ulcers, cramping, pain and gallbladder issues. Tansy is also regarded to be an effective appetite stimulant.

2. Good for Intestinal Worms.
One of the main historical uses of tansy was as a treatment for intestinal worms and some herbalists still use it for this purpose today. Because of its high thujone content, it is considered to be an especially effective remedy for numerous intestinal parasites. Unfortunately, its thujone content also makes it highly toxic and it is usually taken in lower doses in the form of a tea.

3. Stimulates Menstruation.
Tansy is known to have powerful emmenagogue properties. This means that it can help stimulate menstruation in women who suffer from irregular periods. Please not that it must never be used by women during pregnancy as it may also encourage abortion.

4. Kidney Stones.
Since there is no research to accept this out, but tansy might have some value in treating kidney illness and helping eradicate kidney stones. Some experts recommend that tansy is combined with nettles to make a tea that can be drunk several times a day. Again, be careful not to overdo your consumption, even in tea form as the long term use of moderate doses may also prove toxic.

5. Rheumatism and Arthritis.
Tansy was historically used to treat painful joint conditions like arthritis and rheumatism. It is also occasionally used to treat other types of pain like migraines, headaches, sciatica and nerve pain.

You can either consume it orally or use it in topical applications. 

The information above is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.