Petasites albus Butterbur (Compositae)

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Petasites albus
Butterbur
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The Petasites albus plant species is found in N. and C. Europe. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Butterbur. Some home gardeners know the variety as Tussilago alba.

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Latin Name:  Petasites albus
Common Name:  Butterbur
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Gaertn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Waste ground, roadsides, plantations and woods[17], often in damp soils[1].

Medicinal Information: The root is emmenagogue, hypnotic, sedative and vulnerary[7, 172]. The ground or finely chopped rhizome has a healing effect when applied to slow-healing or weak ulcers, or to suppurating wounds[7]. An infusion of the leaves is a specific remedy for coughs[7]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the roots[7]. It is used in the treatment of wounds, ulcers etc[7].

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