Butterbur: Tough on Migraine, Gentle on your Stomach

Welcome to the information portal for butterbur (Petasites hybridus), a medicinal plant with a rich history and a promising future.
Petasin is one of the active ingredients in the butterbur plant. The analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-spasmodic properties of the butterbur have been valued since ancient times. It wasn’t until the 20th and 21st centuries that the potential of this medicinal plant was properly discovered – much thanks to scientific studies and research. By now, butterbur has become a favourite in the treatment of migraine. The European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) guideline on the drug treatment of migraine recommends butterbur extract for the preventative treatment of migraine. About 10% of the population suffers from migraine; many more are affected by tension-type headaches. A migraine prophylaxis helps many of those affected.