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butterbur Definition

but·ter·bur (-bʉr′)

noun

any of several plants (genus Petasites) of the composite family, esp. a European plant (P. hybridus), with large, kidney-shaped leaves

butterbur Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • extract: The recommended dosage is one 50mg standardized butterbur extract capsule taken twice a day with meals.
  • root: Two human studies have found that an extract from butterbur root can effectively prevent migraines.
  • leaf: The results of this study show that an extract of butterbur leaf can effectively relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies.
  • plant: Specific constituents of the butterbur plant have demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties in laboratory studies.