Tag: Petasites

Butterbur (Petasites) for Ulcers and Spasms

Butterbur can be used for treatment of ulcers, including stomach ulcers, skin ulcers. A German study conducted in 1993 found ethanolic extracts of butterbur blocked ethanol-induced gastric damage and reduced ulcerations of the small intestine caused by indomethacin. The Greek…

Butterbur (Petasites) for Asthma and Bronchitis

Butterbur has been used for centuries to treat upper respiratory disorders, such as asthma and whooping cough. Butterbur’s anti-inflammatory action helps calm the reactive airways seen in asthma and bronchitis. Scientific studies found that, butterbur’s effectiveness in treating upper respiratory…

Butterbur (Petasites) for Migraine and Headaches

Butterbur, or Petasites, is an herb found throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As one of herbal remedies used for centuries, Butterbur was used for headache and inflammation. Today, butterbur is mainly used for prevention/relieve of migraine and other headaches.…

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