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Tansy was used to expel worms, aid digestion, relieve flatulence, treat gout, dissolve concealed blood and promote menstruation. Externally, the herb was applied to swellings, sprains, bruises and varicose veins. Tansy tea was prescribed as a general tonic, and to stimulate appetite, treat jaundice, reduce blood pressure and strengthen the heart. Of the garden tansy Culpeper said "Let those women that desire children love this herb, it is their best companion, the husband excepted." The herb should not be taken during pregnancy. An overdose can be poisonous.
Culinary Usage
The bitter, aromatic leaves of tansy, used sparingly, were stewed with rhubarb, and added to sauces, salads, cakes, creams, omelettes, possets and custards. In medieval England they were made into tansy pancakes, traditionally eaten to mark the end of the Lenten fast; being bitter, they also served as a reminder of Christ's suffering. Tansy was also used as a substitute for spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. The leaves, wrapped around meat, were said to act as a preservative and fly-repellant.
Miscellaneous
A native of Britain, tansy was known to the Anglo-Saxons, and listed by Aelfric. The botanical name Tanacetum is derived from the Greek for 'immortality', referring to the long-lasting appearance of the flowers when dried, or to the ancient use of the plant in embalming or preserving corpses. In Greek mythology Ganymede, cup-bearer of Zeus, was made immortal by drinking the juice of tansy. During the Middle Ages the plant was a popular disinfecting herb for strewing, and an insect-repellant. As a remembrance of the bitter Passover herbs, it featured in various Easter rituals. The flowers yield a yellow-orange dye, and were added to pot-pourri.
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Directions
Take 20-30 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily as needed.
Cautions
Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. Do not exceed recommended dose.
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