BURDOCK

Renal function
Digestion
Joints
Beauty

Burdock root is used in traditional medicine in Europe and Asia. For its virtues in maintaining and improving skin health, and in supporting the digestive system.

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Data on traditional use

Cahier de l’agence du médicament (France):

  • Facilitates the body’s elimination functions
  • Seborrheic skin conditions

EMA monograph :

  • Renal water elimination and urinary tract health
  • Seborrheic skin conditions (oily skin)
  • Temporary loss of appetite

Monographie Canada :

  • Renal water elimination
  • Used to help relieve joint pain

German monograph :

  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Joints
  • Renal water elimination
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Detailed description

Arctium lappa burdock root comes from a perennial plant with large, heart-shaped leaves and purple flowers. Its hooked bracts are known to cling to animal fur.
Burdock has been present in various cultures for several centuries: in Asia, where it is consumed as a vegetable; in Europe, where it was commonly used by herbalists as early as the Middle Ages.

It was, and still is, renowned for its renal water elimination properties, skin health and even for soothing joint pain.

In particular, it is rich in lignans, phenolic acids and inulin, giving it antioxidant properties as well as effects on digestion and liver health, and can also help boost the immune system.