Herb · Europe/Asia

Burdock Root

Arctium lappa

HerbEurope/AsiaMedium potency

Traditional Uses

Blood purifierSkin healerTraditionally used as a diureticAnti-inflammatory

Traditionally used for

skin issues detox liver support joint pain blood sugar

Traditionally prepared as

Brew 1-2 tsp dried root as tea 2x daily or traditionally taken as an extract. Strengths and directions vary by product. Follow the label, and check with a pharmacist before combining with prescription medicine.

This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

Safety profile

May increase effects of diuretics.

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