Petasites hybridus,butterbur root,from tradition to modern uses.

Contents

• Botanical Data Info of Butterbur Root.
• Petasites hybridus: Introduction.
• Phytochemicals and Constituents.
• Mechanisms of Action.
• Migraine Traditional Treatment and Herbal Substitution.
• Medical uses for Petasites.
• Suggestions and Administrations.
• Petasites research petasites for migraine petasites.
• Petasites Research Update.

Botanical Data Info of Butterbur Root.:

Butterbur Root
 Family: Asteraceae
 Genus: Petasites P. Mill.

 Species: Petasites hybridus (L.) P.G. Gaertn., B. Mey. Scherb.
 Butterbur is a native of Europe but is now distributed throughout much of Northeastern United States.
 Leaves are large, up to 2 feet across, and flowers are usually pink or lilac. The plant is usually 6-12 inches in height and is usually found in disturbed habitats such as fields and roadsides.
 The roots are the organ of primary interest in migraine treatment, however, several studies have shown that this plant produces cancer-causing chemicals.
 Butterbur should to be tested for safety before widespread use in preventing migraines is indicated.

 Different varieties of Petasites
 Petasites hybridus - Petasites japonicus or Japonica petasites - Petasites vulgaris - Petasites japonicus var giganteus

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♣ last edit date:21th,Oct.2010.