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Butterbur Ze 339

PA-free butterbur for allergic rhinitis.

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Overview

PA-free butterbur for allergic rhinitis.

Natural sources
  • Whole dried plant material (root, leaf, flower, or aerial parts depending on the species)
  • Standardized hydroethanolic or aqueous extract (capsule, tincture, or tea)
  • Powdered traditional preparation used in Ayurvedic, TCM, or Western herbal practice
Common forms
  • Standardized extract capsule
  • Liquid tincture (alcohol or glycerin)
  • Powdered whole herb
  • Traditional decoction or tea

Mechanism of action

Inhibits leukotrienes; histamine blocker.

Pathways
  • · Inhibits leukotrienes
  • · histamine blocker

Effects on the body

Decreases
hay fever

Organ system effects

Immune System

Butterbur Ze 339 modulates innate and adaptive immune responses, including cytokine signaling and barrier function.

Evidence-based benefits

Reduces hay fever

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · GI upset
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Butterbur Ze 339 use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Safety & non-supplemental interactions

      Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

      Avoid if you are
      • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
      • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
      Avoid with these conditions
      • ·Autoimmune disease (theoretical immune activation)
      Avoid / monitor with these medications
      • ·Immunosuppressants

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • Vitamin D3 + K2
        Foundational immune modulation.
      • Zinc
        Required cofactor for innate and adaptive immune function.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      8 mg TID
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the standardized extract capsule form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      Either with or without food.

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      RCTBMJ · 2002

      Butterbur for hay fever

      Schapowal A

      125 patients

      Key findings

      Comparable to cetirizine.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Butterbur Ze 339 — Reduces hay fever

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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