
TANSY
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Health Benefits
DIGESTION
Tansy is used for digestive tract problems including stomach and intestinal ulcers, certain gallbladder conditions, gas, bloating, stomach ache, stomach spasms, and poor appetite.
PAIN RELIEF
It is also used for painful conditions including migraines, nerve pain (neuralgia), joint pain (rheumatism) and sciatica; and for heart conditions including rapid heartbeat (palpitations) and fluid retention caused by congestive heart failure.
UTERINE STIMULANT
Some women use tansy to start menstruation or cause an abortion.
ANTI-PARASITIC
Tansy is also used to treat roundworm and thread worm infections in children.
ANTI-VIRAL
Other uses include treatment of epileptic seizures, colds, fever, hysteria, gout, kidney problems, and tuberculosis.
SKIN CONDITIONS
Externally it is also used to kill lice and bacteria; promote sweating; calm the nerves; and act as an antioxidant, tonic, and stimulant. Tansy is applied directly to the affected area for scabies, itching, bruises, sores, sprains, welling, freckles, inflammation, vaginal discharge, sunburn, toothache, and tumors. It is also applied to the skin as an insect repellent.