Butterbur (Common)
Scientific name
: Petasites hybridus
Other names:
Deutsch: Pestwurz (Gewöhnliche)
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Eesti: Harilik katkujuur
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Suomi: Etelänruttojuuri
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Français: Grand pétasite
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Italiano: Farfaraccio maggiore
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Lietuviškai: Plačialapis šaukštis
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Latviešu: Bastarda tūsklape
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Русский: Белокопытник гибридный
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Svenska: Pestskråp
Short Description
During the Middle Ages, Butterbur was used to treat the plague. Because of its regulatory and calming effect, the plant has been used medically in case of a malfunction with the digestive organs. As it has been discovered that the ...
Author: Bruno P. Kremer
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