Butterburr

Were you looking for information about Butterbur? Butterburr is a common misspelling of butterbur.
 
Butterbur is a daisy-like plant that supposedly has several medicinal benefits, such as treating or preventing allergies or migraines. This herbal remedy contains a variety of different medicinally active compounds, such as petasin, isopetasin, flavonoids, and tannins. There is growing evidence to suggest that butterbur may actually work for preventing migraines or treating allergies. However, more research is necessary to confirm these findings. Although butterbur is a "natural" product, it may cause side effects, such as fatigue, itchy eyes, and headaches.
 
(For more information, click Butterbur. This article offers an overview of how this supplement may work, dosing guidelines, and potential safety precautions. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD