Butterbur Definition

bŭtər-bûr
noun
Any of several plants (genus Petasites) of the composite family, esp. a European plant (P. hybridus), with large, kidney-shaped leaves.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Petasites vulgaris
  • Petasites hybridus
  • bog rhubarb

Other Word Forms of Butterbur

Noun

Singular:
butterbur
Plural:
butterburs

Origin of Butterbur

Butterbur Sentence Examples

  • Studies have shown butterbur to be as effective as the antihistamine fexofenadine for treating hay fever symptoms.

  • According to Dr.Andrew Weil, it is important to use butterbur supplements that are labeled PA-free.

  • Butterbur can cause headaches, sleepiness and upset stomach.

  • Another species, P. vulgaris (Common Butterbur), is a native plant, 2 to 2 1/2 feet high, closely allied to the common Coltsfoot, but having great Rhubarb-like leaves.

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Words Starting With

BBUBUT

Words Ending With

RURBUR

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