Knowledge of Butterbur
Used in Europe since the Middle Ages; only use preparations marked PA-free (pyrrolizidine alkaloids removed), as these alkaloids are liver toxic and possibly carcinogenic; positive potential for migraine sufferers, reduces frequency and intensity of migraines and relief from pain during migraines, works for even severe migraine conditions, also for headaches and neuralgia; effective nondrug alternative for hay fever and allergic rhinitis (nasal congestion), colds, asthma, considered as effective as pseudoephedrine without the drowsiness side effect; internal and external smooth muscle relaxant and antispasmodic for muscle and skeletal pain, backache, stammering, cough, whooping cough, cramps, spasms; diuretic, water retention, cystitis; heart tonic; prevents ulcers, reduces fever by increasing perspiration; anti-inflammatory for internal and external infections; stress reducer, external use for skin wounds. Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, diuretic, cardiac tonic. Use PA-free (no pyrrolzidine alkaloids) only; mild possible side effects of burping or indigestion; not for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding, for small children, with severe kidney or liver dis-ease, or if allergic to ragweed; no known drug interactions.
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