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Butterbur
Scientific Name(s): Petasites hybridus (L.) Gaertner, Petasites frigidus (L), and Petasites japonicus . Family: Asteraceae (Aster)
Common Name(s): Butterbur, Blatterdock, Bog Rhubarb, Bogshorns, Butter-Dock, Butterfly Dock, Capdockin, Exwort, Flapperdock, Japonica Petasites, Langwort, Pestwurz, Petasites,,Petasitidis Rhizoma, Petasitidis Tussilago hybrida, Umbrella Leavesfuki, Blatterdock , Horsehoof, Donnhove, Coughwort, butter-dock , butterfly dock , coltsfoot , exwort , pestilence-wort , pestwurz (German), Petadolex , Petaforce , Tesalin
Butterbur, Herbal Medicine - Health Benefits
Medical Uses Of Butterbur Extract
Butterbur has been reported to have positive effect against migraine. Butterbur contains petasin and isopetasin that according to studies can reduce the pain associated with severe migraine attacks even for children.
In a Swiss funded study, Butterbur has been found to be an effective treatment for hay fever without the sedative effects of antihistamines.
Folkloric Health Benefits Of Butterbur
Butterbur is generally used a health tonic to strengthen the heart and kidneys. Other traditional medical uses of Butterbur include treatment of fever, urinary tract disorders, spasms, asthma, cough, gastrointestinal problems, cramping and headache.
Other folkloric application is in the treatment of depression, obesity, gastrointestinal parasitic infestation, sores, plague and even cancer.
Although Butterbur are used for these illnesses, no sufficient scientific study has been done to confirm them.
Butterbur, Availability, Dosage And Use
The Butterbur herb is available in leaf extracts and capsule form.
Butterbur Side Effects And Warnings
Butterbur naturally contains components called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) that are found to have caused organ damage and even cancer in animals. Use Butterbur extracts and capsule that are PA free.
Butterbur use can cause gastrointestinal disturbance to sensitive people. Butterbur use can also affect the production of testosterone in the body.
Butterbur extract should only be taken when prepared by a reputable laboratory.
Butterbur should not be taken by pregnant and lactating mothers.
Butterbur should not be used more than 6 weeks.
Long-term health effects and interaction with other drugs have not been studied
Scientific Name(s): Petasites hybridus (L.) Gaertner, Petasites frigidus (L), and Petasites japonicus . Family: Asteraceae (Aster)
Common Name(s): Butterbur, Blatterdock, Bog Rhubarb, Bogshorns, Butter-Dock, Butterfly Dock, Capdockin, Exwort, Flapperdock, Japonica Petasites, Langwort, Pestwurz, Petasites,,Petasitidis Rhizoma, Petasitidis Tussilago hybrida, Umbrella Leavesfuki, Blatterdock , Horsehoof, Donnhove, Coughwort, butter-dock , butterfly dock , coltsfoot , exwort , pestilence-wort , pestwurz (German), Petadolex , Petaforce , Tesalin
Butterbur, Herbal Medicine - Health Benefits
Medical Uses Of Butterbur Extract
Butterbur has been reported to have positive effect against migraine. Butterbur contains petasin and isopetasin that according to studies can reduce the pain associated with severe migraine attacks even for children.
In a Swiss funded study, Butterbur has been found to be an effective treatment for hay fever without the sedative effects of antihistamines.
Folkloric Health Benefits Of Butterbur
Butterbur is generally used a health tonic to strengthen the heart and kidneys. Other traditional medical uses of Butterbur include treatment of fever, urinary tract disorders, spasms, asthma, cough, gastrointestinal problems, cramping and headache.
Other folkloric application is in the treatment of depression, obesity, gastrointestinal parasitic infestation, sores, plague and even cancer.
Although Butterbur are used for these illnesses, no sufficient scientific study has been done to confirm them.
Butterbur, Availability, Dosage And Use
The Butterbur herb is available in leaf extracts and capsule form.
Butterbur Side Effects And Warnings
Butterbur naturally contains components called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) that are found to have caused organ damage and even cancer in animals. Use Butterbur extracts and capsule that are PA free.
Butterbur use can cause gastrointestinal disturbance to sensitive people. Butterbur use can also affect the production of testosterone in the body.
Butterbur extract should only be taken when prepared by a reputable laboratory.
Butterbur should not be taken by pregnant and lactating mothers.
Butterbur should not be used more than 6 weeks.
Long-term health effects and interaction with other drugs have not been studied