Petasites Hybridus- PA free Butterbur in India for Migraine and Headaches

Petasites Hybridus

Petasites hybridus is a shrub that is found throughout Europe as well as mild parts of Asia. It also now grows in parts of the US. Butterbur has been used for over 2000 years to treat a variety of ailments including fever, lung disease, spasms, and pain. Currently, butterbur extract is used for migraine prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis, which have the most evidence for its effectiveness. It is used for migraine, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and emotional distress caused by extreme focus on a physical symptom (somatic symptom disorder). It is also used for lung and gastrointestinal conditions and irritable bladder.

TRADITIONAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF Petasites Hybridus

Migraine Support, Lung and Gastrointestinal Support.

WHAT IS Petasites Hybridus USED FOR?

Hay fever: Taking a specific butterbur leaf extract called Ze 339 seems to decrease nose discomfort in people with hay fever.
Migraine: Taking butterbur by mouth seems to prevent migraine headache. Using a specific extract from the butterbur root over 16 weeks can reduce the number and severity of migraine headaches and the length of time they last. This butterbur extract seems to reduce the number of migraine headaches by almost half.
Emotional Distress: caused by extreme focus on a physical symptom (somatic symptom disorder). Research shows that taking a product called Ze185 that contains butterbur, valerian root, lemon balm leaf, and passionflower reduces anxiety and depression in people with physical pain.

Product Featuring Petasites Hybridus

How does it work?

Petasites Hybridus contains chemicals that might relieve spasms and decrease swelling (inflammation).

Possibly Ineffective for

Eczema (atopic dermatitis). Some research shows that taking Petasites Hybridus extract twice daily for one week does not reduce symptoms of eczema.

Insufficient Evidence for

Asthma, Eczema, Anxiety, Chills, Colic, Cough, Fever, Insomnia, Irritable bladder, Long-term swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs (chronic bronchitis), Pain, Plague, Stomach ulcers, Upset stomach, Urinary tract spasms, Wound healing, Other conditions.

Disclaimer

This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the supervision of a qualified health practitioner.