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Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for migraine prevention, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), asthma symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 87 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Butterbur Whole Herb Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: butterbur whole herb extract at 150 mg per serving. Butterbur is a plant extract that's been studied for migraine relief and hay fever symptoms.

The powder also contains maltodextrin as an inactive ingredient to help with texture and flow.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Butterbur's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Butterbur for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Migraine headache — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Butterbur shows possibly effective evidence for migraine headache and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) based on the data we hold. That means there's promising research, but the evidence isn't definitive yet—it's not proven, and it's not disproven.

If you're considering it for either of those uses, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether it makes sense for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Butterbur

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Butterbur is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, though a small number of people report belching, diarrhea, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, itchy eyes, itching, rash, and stomach upset. Serious liver injury is rare but has been documented, especially with raw butterbur products.

This product is made from a standardized extract, and the safety notes stress that only PA-free (pyrrolizidine alkaloid-free) butterbur should be used to minimize liver risk. Butterbur is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy and likely unsafe while breastfeeding, so avoid it during those times.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Butterbur

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Butterbur.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 88 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your medications if you take CYP3A4 inducers—a group that includes certain seizure drugs, antibiotics, and some herbal supplements. These can theoretically increase how your body converts butterbur's alkaloids into toxic forms.

Use the medication checker on this page to see if any of your prescriptions fall into that category.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Butterbur may help with migraines or hay fever, and most people tolerate it without trouble. However, it does interact with a group of medications that speed up liver metabolism, and liver safety is a real concern—especially with non-standardized products.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any CYP3A4-inducing drugs, check with your pharmacist before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) 849720025050
Net contents 1 Kilogram(s); 35.3 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2025
DSLD ID 330486
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
150 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
150 mg
Servings per container
6667
UPC/BARCODE
849720025050
IngredientAmount% DV
Butterbur Whole Herb Extract150 mg--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin

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Label statements
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Formula

Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg per serving

Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 150 mg once daily with water or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in dry, cool place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

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Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size150 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container6667 Amounts shown are per serving.

Butterbur Whole Herb Extract

Interacts with
87 drugs
150 mg per serving Form: Petasites japonicus Whole Herb Extract

Butterbur is a plant extract most studied for preventing migraines and easing hay fever symptoms, and some standardized products show promise. However...

Butterbur Whole Herb Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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87Drugs
87 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Butterbur Whole Herb Extract1 drug type · 87 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Inducers

Theoretically, CYP3A4 inducers might increase the toxicity of butterbur.
The pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) constituents found in some butterbur products are substrates of CYP3A4. Theoretically, drugs that induce CYP3A4 might increase the conversion of PAs to toxic metabolites.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg has a known interaction with 87 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Butterbur is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy and likely unsafe while breastfeeding because of insufficient safety data and potential liver and other risks. Avoid it during both periods.
What are the most common side effects?
Most side effects are mild: belching, diarrhea, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, itchy eyes, itching, rash, and stomach upset. Serious liver injury is rare but documented, which is why you should only use PA-free standardized products.
Does this product contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs)?
The product facts don't specify whether this particular extract is PA-free, so you'll want to check the label or contact BulkSupplements.com directly. The safety data stresses that only PA-free standardized butterbur should be used because raw butterbur can damage the liver.
Will this help my migraines?
Butterbur is rated possibly effective for migraine headache, which means there's promising evidence but it's not proven. Your results may vary, and it's worth discussing with your doctor whether it's right for your situation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Butterbur Extract Powder 150 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Butterbur 7 references
  1. Danesch U, Rittinghausen R. Safety of a patented special butterbur root extract for migraine prevention. Headache 2003;43:76-8.. PubMed
  2. Chojkier M. Hepatic sinusoidal-obstruction syndrome: toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Hepatol 2003;39:437-46. PubMed
  3. Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmazie 1995;50:83-98.
  4. Wang YP, Yan J, Fu PP, Chou MW. Human liver microsomal reduction of pyrrolizidine alkaloid N-oxides to form the corresponding carcinogenic parent alkaloid. Toxicol Lett 2005;155:411-20. PubMed
  5. Pothmann R, Danesch U. Migraine Prevention in Children and Adolescents: Results of an Open Study With a Special Butterbur Root Extract. Headache 2005;45:196-203.. PubMed
  6. Oelkers-Ax R, Leins A, Parzer P, et al. Butterbur root extract and music therapy in the prevention of childhood migraine: an explorative study. Eur J Pain 2008;12:301-13. PubMed
  7. Schapowal A. Butterbur Ze339 for the treatment of intermittent allergic rhinitis: dose-dependent efficacy in a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Arch Otolaryngol.Head Neck Surg. 2004;130:1381-86. PubMed

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