To review which herbs are most commonly used as complementary and alternative medicine (Cam) for treatment of asthma, allergy, and immunologic conditions. However, it is up to each individual user to determine if butterbur supplementation could be beneficial to their health. Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is an herbaceous perennial flowering shrub within the genus petasites in the daisy family, asteraceae (Compositae). Thus far, complementary and alternative therapies have not been integrated into the general treatment armamentarium of allergic rhinitis. Butterbur is in the ragweed plant family, so people who are allergic to ragweed, marigold, daisy, or chrysanthemum should avoid butterbur and products that contain it. (11, 12) Petasine is a specific petasin that is considered important in butterbur. Many patients, despite the signifi cannot advances in conventional medicine, namely non-sedating antihistamines and topical corticosteroids, do not believe their symptoms are well controlled. Everyday herbal remedies are proliferating, becoming more significant and more popular. This article explores the different uses and health benefits of butterbur. For example, while the echinac…
However, there is not sufficient scientific evidence to support the claim that butterbur can combat urinary tract infections. The use of herbal supplements has a long history – dating back thousands of years. Only double-blind studies were included, which was important for a review of herbal medicines. Despite the prevalence of a generally sceptic attitude adopted towards the use of phytotherapy for management of patients with allergic rhinitis, the use of herbal drugs has increasingly been investigated in the treatment of this disease, over the last decade. Young children should not use butterbur products. Be sure to check with your pharmacist or doctor if you use ginseng as an herbal supplement. The potato has been used in european folk medicine for over 200 years.
Conclusions: According to our research, the use of herbal medicines in the treatment of mixed prolonged cough in children is effective and justified, without any adverse effects, and it can produce a strongly positive response in children with asthma and/or allergic rhinitis. There are several things to consider before deciding to take butterbur. While western medicine and operative treatment are proven treatments, herbal medicine and alternative medicine are widely used without any supporting evidence for treating cases of allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and hypertrophic rhinitis. Complementary and alternative medicine use among allergy practices: Results of a nationwide survey of allergists. It’s anti-microbial and anti-catarrhal actions make it an ideal herb for the respiratory system, and this natural healer also treats sinusitis and dust allergies. Large proportions of patients use herbal medicinal products, and encouraging data in terms of effectiveness exist for some of these. Migraine prevention in children and adolescents: Results of an open study with a special butterbur root extract. Traditional ayurvedic medicine used coriander to relieve sinus pressure and headaches by…
