parthenolide


parthenolide

Pharmacognosy
A natural sesquiterpene lactone found in feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), which has a variety of in vitro activities:
• Inhibition of serotonin and prostaglandins, which may explain feverfew’s efficacy in treating migraines; 
• Induces apoptosis, killing the stem cells that give rise to acute myeloid leukaemia;
• Blocks Leishmania amazonensis;
• Interferes with microtubule activity;
• Anti-inflamatory; and
• Analgesic.