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Butterbur Benefits, Uses and Side Effects

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  • December 20, 2018
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  • Butterbur (Petasites hybridus), also known as “European butterbur” in North America, is a perennial herbal shrub that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Its name was derived from its large leaves, which were traditionally used as a wrapper for butter blocks during warm weather

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