Butterbur (PA-free)
Scientific Name: Petasites hybridus
Botanical Family: Asteraceae
Plant Type: Herb (perennial)
Geographical Origin: Europe
Species/Variety: Petasites hybridus
Description
Large-leaved herb; standardized PA-free extracts only.
Therapeutic Properties
Migraine/allergy support (PA-free extracts)
Temperament
Cool
How to Use
Capsules
Dosage
Only PA-free standardized extracts per label
Precautions
Avoid non-PA-free products (hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids)
Replacement / Alternatives
Feverfew
References
VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany