Petasites hybridus (Butterbur root) extract in the treatment of asthma--an open trial
Clinical study
Abstract
In an open trial, a butterbur (Petasites hybridus) root extract reduced the number, duration and severity of asthma attacks and improved peak flow and FEV1, with many patients reducing their asthma medication, supporting an antispasmodic/bronchodilator use of butterbur.
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How to cite
Danesch, U.C (2004) 'Petasites hybridus (Butterbur root) extract in the treatment of asthma--an open trial', Alternative Medicine Review, 9(1), pp. 54-62.
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