Burdock Extract

Species name: Burdock, Arctium lappa

Also known as: akujitsu, arctii, grass burdock, bardane grande (French,) bardana, clotburr, burr, gobo, gypsy rhubarb and beggars buttons

What Is Burdock Extract? Burdock extract is derived from burdock root.

In France, women used to wrap special cakes with significant amounts of butter in them in the leaves of this plant to protect them for transport to the market.

This root is one of the most well known and used herbs for cleansing the body.

It can add numerous nutrients to the body, including vitamins B1, B6, B12, and vitamin E.

It is also rich in iron, zinc, manganese and copper as well.

Home Remedies Using Burdock Extract:

Benefits of Burdock Extract:

According to the National Institute of Medicine, Burdock extract; made from both the fruit and the root, has shown evidence of being helpful at reducing blood sugar levels.

This extract has been used as a blood purifier for centuries.

Burdock was also used during the Industrial Revolution as a way of cleansing the body of the environmental pollution that many cities dealt with.

Burdock extract works as a mild laxative and is also a natural remedy to remove uric acid. In addition, it is noted to be an anti-fungal and antibacterial aid.

Other uses for this herb include:

• Anorexia nervosa treatment
• Treat inflammation in any area of the body
• To work as a diuretic, to remove excessive fluid from the body
• Detoxification aid
• Bacterial infections
• Relief from arthritis pain
• Psoriasis relief
• Diabetes treatment

These are just some of the various treatment methods that the extract can be used for.

It can be used in teas or applied directly to the affected area.

Users should use according to the recommended dosage to avoid possible overdoses.

Side Effects of Burdock Extract:

This herb does have some important side effects that individuals need to take into consideration before using this herb as a medication.

Take for short periods of time. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

It does have diuretic effects and estrogen effects in some patients, including those with HIV.

Some people can have an allergic reaction to Burdock and a few reported a slower heart rate with use.