Burdock Root

Sarsaparilla Complex with Burdock Tablets (60) / Natures Aid Ref: ND/121720
Ingredients: Sarsaparilla (Smilax medica) Root extract equivalent to 200mg dried root, Burdock (Arctium lappa) Root extract equivalent to 200mg dried root, Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Leaf extract equivalent to 200mg dried leaf, Nettle (Urtica dioica) Leaf extract equivalent to 150mg dried leaf, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Source Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide.

60 Tablets / Vegetarian
Price: £5.09

Burdock Root 520mg Vegicaps (100) / Solgar Ref: SO/E3762
Burdock Root Vegetable Capsules
(Arctium lappa)

SUITABLE FOR VEGANS · FULL POTENCY

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: As an herbal food supplement for adults, one (1) to three (3) Vegetable Capsules daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Each vegetable capsule provides:

Raw Burdock Root powder 400mg
Burdock Root powdered extract(4:1) 40mg
Encapsulated with these natural ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate.

Vegetable capsule shell: hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose.

Available in bottles of 100 vegetable capsules.

Sugar, salt and starch free. Suitable for vegans.

100 x 520mg Vegicaps.
Price: £11.05

Burdock Root
Burdock root (articium lappa) produces a thorny burr at the base of the flower head, which has enabled its transport throughout the world. It is now native to North America, Africa and Europe. Burdock root has been used to promote healthy skin, and heal skin impurities for over 3,000 years. Burdock contains articiin, biotin, copper, essential oils, inulin, iron, manganese, sulfur, tannins, zinc, as well as vitamins B1, B6, B12 and E. The root has a sweet taste, as do the leaves, which are used less often.
Poor skin is often a symptom of overall poor health and Burdock can work to heal the skin in two different ways. Firstly, burdock root has the ability to stimulate the digestive system. This is largely due to the content of high amounts of inulin and mucilage, which have a soothing effect.
The bitter constituents of burdock are responsible for improvement of digestion and appetite. These stimulations can have a generally beneficial effect upon the skin by improving the absorption of nutrients. Burdock also stimulates the excretory system, which means that it works as a blood purifier by eliminating toxins from the body more quickly.
For centuries Burdock also has been used to promote healing of the skin through an infusion of dried leaves. Burdock is still made into a root tea today; to help clear a troubled complexion. This makes it an effective treatment for acne, sores, psoriasis and eczema, but it does not work over night. For best results, it is recommended that burdock tea is taken three times daily over a period of two to three months, before significant results will be noticed. Despite the patience required, burdock has proved to be an effective treatment for many chronic skin conditions, with continued use.
Secondly, Burdock may also be used as a poultice. The leaves are usually collected within the first year of growth, bruised slightly, then place on the affected area and covered with a damp cloth. A poultice may also be made from boiled, mashed leaves. This is an effective remedy for boils and acne. The poultice draws out toxins from beneath the skin. It should be applied twice daily.
Because of burdock's absorption of toxins from the bowel, and its alterative effects on the liver, it has been shown to be effective for treatment of hepatitis. Burdock also has a mild laxative effect.
Recently there has been minimal research on burdock being used as a tea to treat cancer. Current tests have isolated chemical constituents, which are tumour protective and desmutagenic. Desmutagens are substances that deactivate cancer-causing agents including pesticides, and natural chemicals from plants and compounds, which are created from foods in the cooking process.
Caution; burdock root interferes with iron absorption when taken internally. Because of its diuretic actions, burdock should not be taken during pregnancy or lactation. Burdock has been shown to interact with hypoglycaemic drugs, anti-inflammatory medications and lithium therapy, when taken internally.

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