Omnia SanaPlant Comparison
Feverfew vs Dandelion
A side-by-side comparison of two medicinal plants — every documented constituent, action, use, safety note and cited source, assembled automatically from the Omnia Sana database.
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Feverfew and Dandelion: both belong to the Asteraceae family; they share 3 indicated uses (arthritis / joint pain, inflammation (general), skin irritation); 1 pharmacological action in common.
FeverfewDandelion
Constituents24
Pharmacological actions116
Indicated uses717
Safety notes25
Cited sources1656
Indicated uses
Only Feverfew
FeverHeadacheMigrainePain (general)
Shared (3)
Arthritis / joint painInflammation (general)Skin irritation
Only Dandelion
Loss of appetiteBloatingCancer (anticancer research)ConstipationDetox / cleansingIndigestionInfection (general)Liver supportSwelling / fluid retentionUrinary supportUrinary tract infection (UTI)WoundsCardiovascular / heart healthImmune support
Pharmacological actions
Only Feverfew
none
Shared (1)
Anti-inflammatory
Only Dandelion
Anticancer (preclinical)AntimicrobialAntioxidantBitter digestive tonic / stomachicCholeretic / cholagogue (bile flow)Digestive aidDiureticHepatoprotective (liver support)LaxativePrebioticLipid-loweringAntiviralImmunomodulator / immune supportNeuroprotective / cognition supportAntihypertensive
Evidence face-off — shared uses
| Condition | Feverfew | Dandelion | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthritis / joint pain | 8/10 | 1/10 | Stronger for Feverfew |
| Inflammation (general) | 8/10 | 1/10 | Stronger for Feverfew |
| Skin irritation | 8/10 | 1/10 | Stronger for Feverfew |
Evidence scores (1–10) are computed from the tier of each cited source. “Comparable” means the two scores are within one point. Follow a score to its detailed sources.
Key Constituents
Parthenolide is the principal active compound, to which extracts are often standardised; it is biosynthesised and stored in the glandular trichomes of the aerial parts.
Sesquiterpene lactonesSesquiterpenesParthenolide
Flavonoids and essential oil[11]
Supporting antioxidant and aromatic constituents.
Essential (volatile) oilFlavonoids
Bitter principles (e.g. taraxacin) responsible for the characteristic bitterness and bitter-tonic action.
Sesquiterpene lactonesSesquiterpenes
Including taraxasterol; contribute to anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective signals.
Terpenes / terpenoidsPhytosterols
Antioxidant constituents (e.g. chicoric acid, luteolin derivatives).
Phenolic acidsFlavonoidsLuteolin
Pharmacological Actions
Traditional & Indicated Uses
Traditional use for fever and for joint pain / arthritis
Evidence: 8
Label: Arthritis / joint pain
Traditional use for fever and for joint pain / arthritis
Evidence: 8
Label: Fever
inferred from anti-inflammatory action
Evidence: 8
Label: Inflammation (general)
Migraine prophylaxis - reduces attack frequency (evidence favourable for some standardised preparations, though mixed); parthenolide is identified as the component responsible for the antimigraine effect in animal models
Evidence: 10
Label: Migraine
Pain (general)[11]Good · 7/10
Traditional use for fever and for joint pain / arthritis
Evidence: 7
Label: Pain (general)
inferred from bitter-tonic action
Evidence: 1
Label: Loss of appetite
inferred from anti-inflammatory action
Evidence: 1
Label: Arthritis / joint pain
inferred from anticancer action
Evidence: 2
Label: Cancer (anticancer research)
inferred from hepatoprotective action
Evidence: 1
Label: Detox / cleansing
Infection (general)[52]Traditional · 1/10
inferred from antimicrobial action
Evidence: 1
Label: Infection (general)
inferred from anti-inflammatory action
Evidence: 1
Label: Inflammation (general)
inferred from choleretic action
Evidence: 1
Label: Liver support
inferred from anti-inflammatory action
Evidence: 1
Label: Skin irritation
inferred from diuretic action
Evidence: 5
Label: Swelling / fluid retention
inferred from diuretic action
Evidence: 5
Label: Urinary support
inferred from diuretic action
Evidence: 5
Label: Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Dandelion root and leaf lowered serum lipids and oxidative stress (preclinical).
Evidence: 2
Label: Cardiovascular / heart health
Safety, Cautions & Contraindications
Safety note[11]Info
As a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), it can cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed and related plants. Chewing fresh leaves commonly causes mouth ulcers and oral soreness.
Safety note[11]Caution
Stopping feverfew abruptly after prolonged use can cause a 'post-feverfew' rebound of headache, anxiety and muscle/joint stiffness. Avoid in pregnancy (uterine-stimulant) and breastfeeding, and use caution with anticoagulant/antiplatelet medicines.
Allergy risk in individuals sensitive to Asteraceae (daisy family) plants such as ragweed and chamomile.
Safety note[54]Caution
Avoid medicinal use in anyone with a blocked bile duct or gallstones; use caution with gallbladder or serious liver disease.
May potentiate prescription diuretics; possible interactions with lithium and drugs metabolised by the liver.
Can accumulate soil pollutants and heavy metals; harvest from clean, unpolluted sites.
Safety note[54]Caution
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding should be guided by a qualified practitioner. Herbal use should support, not replace, conventional medical care.
External Ids
Gbif: 3118430
Wikidata: Q818481
Gbif: 5394163
Wikidata: Q131219
Botanical Description
Aromatic perennial herb (Asteraceae), 20-60 cm tall, with much-branched, downy stems. Leaves are yellow-green, bipinnately divided and strongly scented. Small, daisy-like flower heads have white ray florets and a flat yellow disc, borne in loose clusters.[13]
Height: 20-60 cm
Habit: Erect, much-branched, aromatic perennial herb
Leaves: Yellow-green, bipinnately divided, strongly scented
Flowers: Small, daisy-like, white ray florets around a flat yellow disc
Stem: Much-branched, downy
Root: Fibrous perennial rootstock
Fruit: Small ribbed achenes (typical Asteraceae)
Flowering Period: June-September
Perennial herb (Asteraceae) with a deep taproot, forming a basal rosette of deeply toothed, lance-shaped leaves - the name 'dandelion' comes from the French 'dent-de-lion', lion's tooth. Hollow flowering stalks each bear a single, bright yellow composite flower head made entirely of ray florets, followed by the familiar spherical 'clock' of parachute-tufted seeds (achenes) that disperse on the wind.[50]
Height: Low rosette; flowering stalks 5-40 cm
Habit: Deep-taprooted perennial rosette herb
Leaves: Deeply toothed, lance-shaped, in a basal rosette
Flowers: Single, bright yellow composite head of ray florets, on a hollow stalk
Stem: Hollow flowering stalk (scape), leafless
Root: Deep taproot
Fruit: Small achenes with a parachute-like pappus (the "clock")
Flowering Period: Can flower almost year-round, peaking March-October
Habitat
Native to the Balkans and Caucasus region, now naturalised across Europe, North America and elsewhere; grows on disturbed ground, walls, roadsides and waste places, and is widely cultivated.[11]
Native to Europe and Asia, now a cosmopolitan weed found on every continent except Antarctica; grows in lawns, meadows, roadsides, waste ground and disturbed soil of almost any type.[50]
Harvesting
Leaves (aerial parts) are gathered during the growing season, ideally at flowering, and dried or used fresh.[13]
Parts: Leaf (aerial parts)
Season: Growing season, ideally at flowering
Leaves are picked young in spring for the mildest flavour; the root is dug in autumn (traditionally after the first frost), when its inulin and bitter-principle content is considered optimal; flowers are picked as they open.[50, 53]
Parts: Leaf, Root, Flower
Season: Leaf in spring; root in autumn; flower as it opens
Traditional Uses
Feverfew has a long European folk tradition, its name derived from 'febrifuge' (fever-reducer), as a remedy for fevers, headaches and joint pain. Modern use and clinical research focus on migraine prevention, with parthenolide identified as the key active compound responsible for inhibiting the inflammatory pathways implicated in migraine.[11]
Dandelion is one of the most widely used bitter tonic herbs worldwide, traditionally taken as a digestive bitter and mild diuretic - the French name 'pissenlit' (wet-the-bed) reflects this - and the root specifically as a liver and gallbladder tonic. Every part is also used as food: spring greens, roasted-root coffee substitute, and flower wine.[50]
Preparations
Standardised leaf extract (capsule)[11]
Freeze-dried or standardised-parthenolide extract, the form used in most clinical trials.
Dosage
Clinical trials for migraine prevention have most often used standardised extracts providing around 0.2-0.6% parthenolide, taken daily; do not stop abruptly after prolonged use given a documented 'post-feverfew' rebound syndrome. Educational reference only, not a prescription; avoid in pregnancy and with anticoagulants.
Traditional guidance suggests roughly 4-10 g dried leaf, or 2-8 g dried root, per day as an infusion or decoction, divided into 2-3 doses. Educational reference only, not a prescription; avoid in bile-duct obstruction or gallstones, and harvest away from polluted ground.
References
REF-1572, REF-1573, REF-1574, REF-1575, REF-1576, REF-1577, REF-1578, REF-1579, REF-1580, REF-1581
REF-0248, REF-0320, REF-0322, REF-0323, REF-0324, REF-0325, REF-0327, REF-0330, REF-0331, REF-0334, REF-0335, REF-0336, REF-0337, REF-2387, REF-2388, REF-2389, REF-2390, REF-2391, REF-2392, REF-2393, REF-2394, REF-2395, REF-2396, REF-2945, REF-2946, REF-2947, REF-2948, REF-2949, REF-2950, REF-2951, REF-2952, REF-2953, REF-2954, REF-2955, REF-2956, REF-2957, REF-2958, REF-2959, REF-2960, REF-2961, REF-2962, REF-2963, REF-2964, REF-2965, REF-2966, REF-2967, REF-2968, REF-0070, REF-0264
Drug Class Interactions
Safety note[14]Caution
Drug Class: anticoagulants-antiplatelets
Mechanism: Feverfew and its component parthenolide inhibit platelet aggregation and serotonin release, so combining it with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase bleeding risk.
Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)
Reviewed Date: 2026-07-03
Not documented
Pairings
Feverfew and ginger both reduce blood clotting/platelet stickiness, so taking them together may add up and raise the risk of bruising or bleeding — use caution, especially before surgery or alongside blood-thinning drugs.[14, 15, 16]
Partner Id: zingiber-officinale
Type: caution
Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)
Reviewed Date: 2026-07-03
Not documented
Lookalikes Review
Outcome: none-known
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Reviewed Date: 2026-07-07
Outcome: none-known
Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)
Reviewed Date: 2026-07-07
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