Butterbur Research Paper

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Butterbur, which is also known by its scientific name “Petasites”, lies in the wilderness of places that have plenty of shade and a gentle source of water nearby. However, some herbal enthusiasts have managed to cultivate it in their backyard gardens too. At first glance, those who have never studied herbs before may confuse it with a crop of rhubarb. It grows in the same large clumps, and its leaves are just as large and frilly. But the stalks don't have the same telltale red color as the common summer ingredient for pies does. Some have claimed that its leaf shape causes it to be related to the sunflower. Others say it is in the ragweed family of plants because of the unique flower that sits atop it. But either way, it has powerful medicinal properties that have proved helpful to those who found no relief in anything else. So supplements containing it should be kept on hand after a person learns the following information about it and how to use it properly: …show more content…

There are several kinds of butterbur, and each one is used in different ways. But the most common one propagated for herbal supplements is Petasites hybridus. The largest part of the plant is the leaves, so this is the area that gets trimmed off. The leaves at the bottom are used first, since they are the largest. The ones in the center are smaller, new leaves. This method of harvesting also preserves the remainder of the plant, so it doesn't die off. The leaves contain two active ingredients called “petasin” and “isopetasin” that offer a wide range of health properties to the body externally and internally. Benefits of

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