The Benefits of Butterbur

Butterbur

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