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Botanical name: Petasites hybridus
Therapeutic actions
Anti-histamine
Anti-spasmodic: prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps
Demulcent: soothes and softens irritations of mucous membranes
Expectorant: expels mucus in the respiratory system
Anti-tussive: relieves coughing
Sedative: reduces nervousness, distress, or agitation
Analgesic: relieves or diminishes pain
Uses
Headaches and migraines
hay fever/sinus infection (due to anti-tussive, expectorant, and demulcent properties)