Bog-Rhubarb
Petasites hybridus (L.) G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb.
Petasites hybridus, also known as butterbur, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and northern Asia. It is used in traditional medicine but has no approved medical uses and is sold as a dietary supplement. The presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids raises concerns about its potential toxicity in human and animal studies.
Description
Petasites hybridus is a member of the Asteraceae family and is commonly referred to as butterbur or Bog-Rhubarb. It is distributed across regions including British Columbia, Quebec, and various European countries. This plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine for treating various conditions, though it is not approved for medical use and is marketed as a dietary supplement. Its use is limited due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are associated with potential toxic effects.
Other common names
Bog-RhubarbButterburButterfly-DockPestilence WortPurple ButterburUmbrella-PlantCommon Butterbur
Distribution
British Columbia · Quebec · IS · SE · NO · DK · Flanders · Estonia · Latvia · Lithuania · Denmark · Finland · Norway · Sweden · Vermont-US · EE · FI · LV · LT · conterminous 48 United States · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · Albania · Algeria · Austria · Baltic States · Belarus · Bulgaria
Synonyms
Petasites georgicusPetasites vulgarisCineraria hybridaPetasites pratensisPetasites officinalisTussilago petasitesTussilago hybridaPetasites ovatusPetasites hybridus subsp. georgicus
