Friday, May 22, 2020

Botany: Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)



I have decided that I will be doing a daily plant post! It'll tell you what each plant is good for & any warnings that may come with it. The information that I will be providing has come from a National Geographic. (Healing Remedies A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness. (n.d.). National Geographic.)


Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)- 


  • found in Europe, northern Africa, and Asia

  • helps reduce smooth muscle constriction in the lungs and shrink swollen nasal membranes

  • helps seasonal allergies & asthma

  • alleviates migraine headaches


Safety- contains small amounts of pyrrolizidine alkaloids which can damage the liver over time. Should not be used during pregnancy due to the lack of info on possible effects.


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