A botanical and pharmacological description of petasites species

Jerzy Tys; Aleksandra Szopa; Justyna Lalak; Mariola Chmielewska; Anna Serefko; Ewa Poleszak

doi:10.1515/cipms-2015-0062

Abstract

The objective of this review was to evaluate the botanical and pharmacological description of Petasites species. Petasides (butterbur) as a perennial shrub which was found in Europe and also in a parts of Asia and North America, has been widely used medicinally for centuries. At present, the main phytopharmacology uses for Petasides extracts are for prophylactic treatment of migraines, as well as an antispasmodic agent for bronchial asthma and pertussis. Furthermore, it has been used effectively in preventing gastric ulcers, and in urinary tract spasms and treating patients with irritable bladder. But still, there is a need for more studies on the potential applications of butterbur extract in medicine.

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A botanical and pharmacological description of petasites species

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