Butterbur, the Original Eco Food Wrap?

As its name suggests, the large leaves of Butterbur were used to wrap butter in olden times. Butterbur does have medicinal properties but isn't used so much these days because it contains some toxic alkaloids that can damage the liver. Medical herbalist Keren Brynes MacLean explains it's one you probably want to avoid when out foraging.
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Important
First Rule of Foraging: If you pick plants or mushrooms in the wild please check you have correctly identified them yourself before you consume them as foods or medicines. You alone are responsible for the correct ID of anything you consume.
Medical Disclaimer: Any information is not intended to replace the advice of your medical practitioner and you should seek professional help when needed. Your local medical herbalist can be found at www.nimh.org.uk.

[@richardm4706]

The butterbur I find in Japan has rather small leaves. It is called fuki no tou and possibly also bog rubarb. In early March, the plant puts forth flower buds and these are often eaten in a few ways like by blanching in salt water and mixing with miso paste or in a fried tempura style. Young leaf stalks are also peeled and cooked as a side dish.

[@chelle7007]

I’ve just started taking butterbur as a supplement to help me with my migraines. I didn’t realize the leaves from the plant were so large, that’s quite impressive!

[@nevankabediv5035]

I’m growing butter bur and the mail lives ere double size then female and flowers are yellow female is pink

[@makellbird2634]

I love her voice… very soothing. She should do ASMR videos.

[@iperalta7777]

Thanks for information! 😊

[@nevankabediv5035]

Can you tell me what medicinal value butterbur has

[@nonzenzeleifeanyichukura4676]

Why is she so far away in the film

[@makellbird2634]

because she wanted to capture the field of butterbur… duhhh!

[@nevankabediv5035]

There is nothing similar to butterbur

[@mr_pretzel_48]

butter bur also lookz like a rhubarb

[@nevankabediv5035]

Litlebet

[@toniferguson6465]

Any time the so called authorities tell you to be careful it's because it's good and they can't make money!!! Medical herbalist to me is an oxymoron 😅😅🤣🤣🤣 thank you

[@pineapplepissant]

Exactly

[@peterellis4262]

Why the misleading title? Totally inappropriate and unneeded

[@globalconnect6652]

Due to unskilled camera works ppl r not watching.... I think!! Pls improve it for the next vdo

[@Hairfire]

It's a great video, I like a lot the exemplification of the hat ahahah. Tho I'd like to hear more if the stem can be eaten and how.