Phytochemistry, Toxicology and Therapeutic Value of Subsp. Ochroleucus (Common Butterbur) from the Balkans.

(Common butterbur) is extensively used in traditional medicine, and is currently gaining interest and popularity as a food supplement and for its medicinal properties. It contains a large number of active compounds of potential therapeutic activity, but also toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Science-based information is needed to support the developing modern use of this plant, and to direct continued safe practice in traditional medicine.