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Butterbur
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) and migraines:
A detailed study of nutritional history and identification of food triggers led the authors of a study to specifically recommend Petasites hybridus as one of several supplements which may be effective for migraines (7).
Butterbur has been established as effective for migraine prevention according to a report by The Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society. (3) This source also outlines other migraine therapies as well which may be accessed at: http://guideline.gov/content.aspx?f=rss&id=36897
Butterbur has been shown to have beneficial effects for the treatment of migraine headaches in a review of two randomized-controlled trials (n=293) testing the effectiveness of Petadolex a marketed version of P. hybridus. After treatment over 3-4 months, results indicate that compared to a low dose (100mg) of Petadolex, individuals taking a higher dose of 150 mg reported a fewer number of migraines and a greater number reported a more than 50% improvement in migraines. (4)
