Butterbur

Word BUTTERBUR
Character 9
Hyphenation but ter bur
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Butterbur"

What do we mean by butterbur?

Any of several perennial herbs of the genus Petasites in the composite family, native to northern temperate regions and having large basal leaves and dense clusters of usually whitish or purplish flower heads. noun

A name of the sweet coltsfoot, Petasites vulgaris. Also called butter-dock. noun

A broad-leaved plant (Petasites vulgaris) of the Composite family, said to have been used in England for wrapping up pats of butter. noun

Any of several Eurasian herbs, of the genus Petasites, have dense clusters of often purple flowers noun

Small Eurasian herb having broad leaves and lilac-pink rayless flowers; found in moist areas noun

Any of several Eurasian herbs, of the genus Petasites, having dense clusters of often purple flowers.

N. Any of several perennial herbs of the genus Petasites in the composite family, native to northern temperate regions and having large basal leaves and dense clusters of usually whitish or purplish flower heads. Urban Dictionary

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The word "butterbur" in example sentences

By dietary change, by use of natural products like vitamin B2, riboflavin, there's an interesting herb called butterbur that looks effective for reducing frequency of migraine. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Some find benefit in herbal remedies, such as butterbur, which appears to be safe if taken for a short period to prevent migraines. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Where the river Browney meets the Wear, the path plunged between ancient oaks and shoulder-high stands of butterbur leaves. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Some butterbur products contain chemicals called unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can harm the liver. ❋ Unknown (2010)

One favorite at the moment is butterbur, also called Petasites hybridus. ❋ Unknown (2010)

To soothe his headache, and prevent the fever fits I feared would come, I added butterbur root to the gruel of elder buds and barley, and sweetened it generously with honey, and gave it to Tobe on my thumb to suck. ❋ Sarah Micklem (2009)

The only herbal remedy with documented effectiveness against the seasonal sniffles is butterbur, which may reduce levels of chemicals that can set off the body's allergic response. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Read more about herbal remedies for hay fever (free), and read our Natural Medicine Ratings for butterbur (subscribers only). ❋ Unknown (2008)

And only use butterbur products that are labeled as free of PAs. ❋ Unknown (2008)

ButterburOne of the best-studied natural medicines for allergies, butterbur may ease hay-fever symptoms, possibly by reducing levels of histamines and leukotrienes, chemicals that can set off an allergic response. ❋ Unknown (2008)

To the flat rock of the shore Take with thee the butterbur And the foxglove. ❋ Gabaldon, Diana (2005)

We found supplements like bioflavonoids, for example, which are like natural antihistamines and vitamins A, C, and E, along with herbal remedies, like butterbur and grape seed have been linked with treating allergies. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Over the door was painted in white letters: the prancing pony by barliman butterbur. ❋ Tolkien, J. R. R. (1954)

Butterburs [tickle] my [nutsack]. ❋ Donnell (2005)

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