Originally published in the Plant Prana Newsletter December 5, 2022
Benefits:
- can be very helpful for migraine syndromes
- Has been shown to reduce symptoms associated with asthma
- Has a strong antispasmodic effect when taken internally
- Can be helpful in the reduction of inflammation
- Helps to prevent the over excitation of the sensory nerves and can be used for pain syndromes
- Butterbur has been shown to be helpful for allergies
- Has been shown to help with the expelling of phlegm
- Can be used to help open air passages
- Used to treat inflammation in the sinuses
- Potentially can be helpful in cases of Alzheimer’s
- Some have found the use of butterbur contributed to the reduction of acid reflux
- May be helpful taken internally for psoriasis
- Potentially may help acne related conditions
- Historically used to treat yeast infections
- Arthritic conditions may be benefitted by regular use of butterbur
- Avoid butterbur if there is liver or gallbladder disease, pregnancy, or if eyes become itchy and stomach bloated
- Do not exceed more than 1-2 drops daily