Butterbur Extract Supplement Information

Butterbur extract is a herbal remedy made from the roots of the butterbur plant. It has been traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Butterbur Extract FAQ

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What are the side effects of butterbur?

Side effects can include: Butterbur may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive or allergic to other plants and plant products. In these cases, it should be avoided. While studies have looked at the short-term use of butterbur, there are no studies that look at long-term use of the plant.

Where does butterbur extract come from?

Butterbur extract comes from the bulb, leaf, and roots of the plant. The proper name for the butterbur plant is petasites hybridus. It grows best in wet marshland, damp forest soil, or on riverbanks. The name butterbur is thought to come from the fact that its large leaves were traditionally used to wrap butter and stop it from melting in summer.

What is butterbur used for?

Butterbur comes from a shrub that grows in Europe, Asia, and parts of North America, and is available as a natural remedy in many health food stores and pharmacies. It is most commonly used to treat migraines and hay fever, although it has a number of other potential uses. This article explores the different uses and health benefits of butterbur.

Why is Butterbur a shrub?

Butterbur is a shrub that grows in Europe and parts of Asia and North America. The name, butterbur, is attributed to the traditional use of its large leaves to wrap butter in warm weather. In the Middle Ages butterbur was used for plague and fever, and in the 17th century it was used to treat cough, asthma, and skin wounds.

Where can I find butterbur?

Butterbur is most commonly found as a supplement in capsule form, and it’s widely available in most natural health stores, pharmacies and online retailers. It is also found in some natural medications, such as Petadolex. Petadolex is a medicine containing butterbur that is used to promote blood flow and prevent migraines.

How does butterbur work?

Butterbur is thought to work in a similar way to allergy medications: by blocking the action of histamine and leukotrienes. These are inflammatory chemicals involved in allergic reactions. In an older study of 330 people, a butterbur extract was compared with the antihistamine drug Allegra (fexofenadine) and a placebo.