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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Butterbur Herbal Whole (Petasites hybridus)

Immune calming remedy for respiratory allergies.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CONSTITUTIONAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS

Petasites studies show it reduces severity and frequency of asthma attacks. It is indicated for respiratory allergies. One study shows it reduces allergic rhinitis as effectively and antihistamines.

Butterbur is moderately toxic to the liver - so don't use for more than a few months, or in cases of hepatitis. Avoid alcohol use, acetaminophen, and other liver toxins while consuming.

Medicinal Effects of Butterbur

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, herbs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (DOSHAS)

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Butterbur
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Analgesic

STRONG ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Vulnerary

MILD VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Expectorant

STRONG EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Immune Calming

STRONG IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Constituents:
Iron

IRON

Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.

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Toxicity: Moderate - Not for long term use.

Foods with a Similar Nature to Butterbur

  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Vulnerary, Expectorant, Immune-calming

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  • Sage

    Sage has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Immune-calming, Analgesic, Vulnerary

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  • Coriander Seed

    Coriander Seed has these Actions in Common

    Vulnerary, Expectorant, Immune-calming

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  • Chamomile

    Chamomile has these Actions in Common

    Vulnerary, Analgesic, Immune-calming

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Immune-calming, Analgesic

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  • Thyme (fresh)

    Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Immune-calming, Vulnerary

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Expectorant, Immune-calming

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  • Turmeric Root (Fresh)

    Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Vulnerary, Analgesic, Immune-calming

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  • Turmeric

    Turmeric has these Actions in Common

    Vulnerary, Analgesic, Immune-calming

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  • Leeks

    Leeks has these Actions in Common

    Vulnerary, Expectorant

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  • Marjoram

    Marjoram has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Immune-calming

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Butterbur

  • Licorice Ghee (9oz)

    Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Vulnerary

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  • Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

    Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Immune-calming, Vulnerary, Analgesic

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  • Goldenrod

    Goldenrod has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Vulnerary, Expectorant

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  • Plantain Leaf

    Plantain Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Immune-calming, Vulnerary

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  • Horsetail

    Horsetail has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Immune-calming, Vulnerary

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  • Jasmine Flower

    Jasmine Flower has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Expectorant, Vulnerary

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Expectorant, Immune-calming

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  • St. John's Wort

    St. John's Wort has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Expectorant, Vulnerary

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Vulnerary, Expectorant, Immune-calming

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  • Haritaki

    Haritaki has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Immune-calming, Vulnerary

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Butterbur may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual and constitution. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Butterbur may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Butterbur. Please see your health care provider for more information.
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