Butterbur Extract

Other Name: Petasites Hybridus Extract
Botanical Name: Petasites japonicus(Sieb. et Zucc.)F.Schmidt
Part Used: Leaf
Specification: Petasin 15%; 10:1
Active Ingredient: Petasin, 3-Carene, α-Santalene
Appearance: Brown Yellow Powder
Test Method: HPLC

Function
1. Prevent migraines;
2. Reduce spasms in a number of different body systems;
3. Reduce nasal itching in those suffering from hay fever in equivalent amounts;
4. Antibacterial;
5. Improve throat or oral inflammation;
6. Pain relief;
7. Antivirus;

Description About Butterbur Extract
Butterbur extract is extracted from the dried whole grass (root, stem, leaf, flower) of the perennial herb Butterfly, containing protein, fat, carbohydrate, dietary fiber, vitamin, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and other ingredients.In addition, it also contains petasin, thymol methyl ether, kaempferol, caffeic acid and other ingredients.
Butterbur extract shows a strong inhibitory effect on allergic reactions caused by two different mechanisms, thereby preventing the degranulation of mast cells and the tissue damage caused by the release of allergic active mediators or the release of various lymphokines by lymphocytes, indicating that Butterbur extract has good anti-type I and type IV hypersensitivity reactions.
Petasin in butterbur extract has antispasmodic effect, thymol methyl ether has strong bactericidal effect, and has low toxicity, good disinfection and bactericidal effect on the mouth and throat, and can also promote the movement of tracheal cilia. It is beneficial to the secretion of mucus in the trachea, and it is easy to play an expectorant effect. It can be used to treat bronchitis and whooping cough.
Butterbur extract is rich in caffeic acid, which has a wide range of antibacterial effects and antiviral activity. It has a strong effect on vaccinia and adenovirus, followed by polio type 1 and parainfluenza B viruses. Caffeic acid also has an anti-venom effect and can be used to treat snake bites and other diseases.
The kaempferol contained in butterbur extract has inhibitory effects on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Shigella. In addition, it can also be used for the treatment of diabetic cataracts.