Butterbur Synonyms

bŭtər-bûr
Small Eurasian herb having broad leaves and lilac-pink rayless flowers; found in moist areas
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bog rhubarb
  2. Petasites hybridus
  3. Petasites vulgaris

Butterbur Sentence Examples

  • Studies have shown butterbur to be as effective as the antihistamine fexofenadine for treating hay fever symptoms.

  • According to Dr.Andrew Weil, it is important to use butterbur supplements that are labeled PA-free.

  • Butterbur can cause headaches, sleepiness and upset stomach.

  • Another species, P. vulgaris (Common Butterbur), is a native plant, 2 to 2 1/2 feet high, closely allied to the common Coltsfoot, but having great Rhubarb-like leaves.