[sidebar]Because butterbur contains liver-toxic compounds called pyrrolizidine alkaloids, choose PA-free butterbur supplements (such as Petadolex). Take 50 to 75 mg twice daily. After using butterbur for a week or so, you should be virtually sneeze-free. TIERAONA LOW DOG, MD, is the author of Healthy at Home. Send your questions for Dr. Low Dog to askdrlowdog@prevention.com. More from Prevention:7 Healing Herbal Teas