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.

Mechanisms of Action.:

The active constituents of Petasites have an antispasmodic effect on vascular walls and appear to have an affinity for cerebral blood vessels. Petasites' ability to reduce smooth muscle spasm suggests it may be a useful therapeutic tool in treating urinary disorders, menstrual cramps, migraine headaches, kidney stone disorders, obstruction of bile flow, as well as other liver or gastrointestinal disorders associated with smooth muscle spasm.The anti-inflammatory properties of butterbur extracts are attributed to inhibition of lipoxygenase activity and down-regulation of leukotriene synthesis, and are primarily due to the petasin content.

 Butterbur Extract (Petasites Hybridus) Effective in Reducing Migraine Attacks:

 It is estimated that 240 million people worldwide suffer 1.4 billion migraine attacks each year. Current therapeutic options are often not effective or are accompanied by troublesome side effects. New research reveals that an extract of the ancient medicinal plant, Petasites hybridus (butterbur), can reduce the frequency, duration and pain of migraine attacks by up to 60% with a degree of safety and tolerance superior to most pharmaceutical drugs.

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

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♣ last edit date:21th,Oct.2010.