Tansy is also known as wormwort because it was frequently used to get rid of worms, especially in children. In ancient times it was spread on corpses or else bunches were put in the shrouds of the dead to keep away maggots. It was also rubbed on meat to keep flies away.
Although extensively used to get rid of worms, it had to be used with caution because extreme doses could cause violent irritation. It was used as an aid to digestion and as a treatment for nausea. Nervous disorders and hysteria were also treated with it, as was epilepsy.
Menstrual problems were treated with it, as it was used to bring on menstrual bleeding.
Externally it was used as a treatment for bruises and some disorders of the skin. It was used as a remedy for sprains and reduce swelling.
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