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

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Petasites hybridus Extract INCI Name Petasites Hybridus Extract CAS:90082-63-6 EINECS ELINCS No 290-153-1 Butterbur root extract Petasin photo picture image Petasites hybridus (butterbur) is a shrub found throughout Europe as well as parts of Asia and North America. Petasites that has been used medicinally for centuries to treat cough, asthma, and skin wounds. The plant can grow to a height of three feet and is usually found in wet, marshy ground, in damp forests, and adjacent to rivers or streams.

 Phytochemicals in Petasites:

 Petasin, a kind of sesquiterpene ester, appears to be a major active compound of petasites hybridus extract. It has inhibitory activities on leukotriene generation in eosinophils and neutrophils. This indicates that it may have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy properties. Petasites may be helpful for seasonal allergic rhinitis. Petasites also helps reduce smooth muscle spasm.

 Extract of butterbur that supports healthy blood vessel tone in the brain, as well as normal blood flow in the brain.* It has been the subject of two placebo-controlled clinical studies. In the most recent, participants reported a 62% improvement.

 Extract of butterbur is standardized to contain 15% of butterbur's key ingredient, petasin. It's also guaranteed to be pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) free, so you can use it with confidence. PA's are toxic compounds that can harm the liver. Studies demonstrate patented Petadolex is safe and well tolerated.

 Recommendations: One petasites softgel three times daily, or 2 softgels 2 times daily for the first few weeks. Thereafter, one softgel twice daily. However, these are rough guidelines since each person is unique in their response.

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