Burdock
Scientific names: Arctium lappa, Arctium minus, Arctium tomentosum
Family: Asteraceae/Compositae
Alternate names: Arctium, Bardana, Bardana-minor, Bardanae Radix, Bardane, Bardane Comestible, Bardane Géante, Bardane Majeure, Beggar's Buttons, Burdock Root Extract, Burr Seed, Clotbur, Cocklebur, Cockle Buttons, Edible Burdock, Fox's Clote, Gobo, Glouteron, Grande Bardane, Great Bur, Great Burdocks, Happy Major, Hardock, Harebur, Herbe aux Teigneux, Herbe du Teigneux, Lappa, Love Leaves, Niubang, Niu Bang Zi, Orelha-de-gigante, Personata, Philanthropium, Rhubarbe du Diable, Thorny Burr
Actions: Anticancer, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antiplatelet, Hormonal, Immunologic, Respiratory
Background
Burdock (Arctium lappa) is a plant native to Japan that is now found all over the world. The root is eaten as food. The root, leaf, and seed are used as medicine.
Burdock contains chemicals that might help fight bacteria and swelling. In traditional Chinese medicine, it's used to get rid of toxins and as a "blood purifier."
People use burdock for aging skin, stomach problems, joint swelling, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.
Burdock contains chemicals that might help fight bacteria and swelling. In traditional Chinese medicine, it's used to get rid of toxins and as a "blood purifier."
People use burdock for aging skin, stomach problems, joint swelling, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Burdock is commonly consumed in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if burdock is safe when used as medicine or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Burdock is possibly safe when used for up to 4 weeks. It might cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to certain flowers and herbs. It can also cause a rash.
Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Burdock may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, check with your healthcare provider before taking burdock.
Surgery: Burdock might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop taking it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
When applied to the skin: Burdock is possibly safe when used for up to 4 weeks. It might cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to certain flowers and herbs. It can also cause a rash.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if burdock is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Burdock may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, check with your healthcare provider before taking burdock.
Surgery: Burdock might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop taking it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using burdock for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of burdock might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Burdock might slow blood clotting. Taking burdock along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Herbs and supplements that might slow blood clotting: Burdock might slow blood clotting and increase the risk of bleeding. Taking it with other supplements with similar effects might increase the risk of bleeding in some people. Examples of supplements with this effect include garlic, ginger, ginkgo, nattokinase, and Panax ginseng.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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Per 10 g:
- Arctium lappa (Burdock) ext. 21 mg
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) 1 g
- Chlorella pyrenoidosa powder 333 mg
- Wheatgrass powder 333 mg
- Inulin (Dietary fibre) 800 mg
- Lactobacillus acidophilus 5 billion CFU
- Bifidobacterium bifidum 3 billion CFU
- Bifidobacterium lactis 5 billion CFU
- Bifidobacterium longum 1 billion CFU
- Cynara scolymus powder 500 mg
- Hordeum vulgare 200 mg
- Malus (Apple) 200 mg
- Brassica oleracea var. acephala (leaf & sprout) powder (Kale) 100 mg
- Ananas comosus (Pineapple) 240 mg
- Spinacia oleracea (Spinach) 67 mg
- Beta glucan 50 mg
- Resveratrol 10 mg
- Ananas comosus (Pineapple oil) 65 mg
- Linum usitatissimum (seed) (Flaxseed) 400 mg
- Oryza sativa (Rice bran) 500 mg
- Pea protein isolate 1 g
- R-alpha lipoic acid 67 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 400 µg
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) 5.3 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 567 µg
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 434 µg
- Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) 1.7 mg
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 0.8 µg
- Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D) 3.8 µg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 333 mg
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate 100 mg
- Ubidecarenone (Coenzyme Q10) 8 mg
- Copper gluconate 225 µg
- Potassium phosphate dibasic 104 mg
- Folic acid 67 µg
- Biotin 10 µg
- Silica - colloidal anhydrous 14 mg
- Magnesium citrate 42 mg
- Zinc amino acid chelate 10 mg
- Chromium picolinate 10 µg
- Calcium citrate 132 mg
- Manganese amino acid chelate 1.4 mg
- Selenomethionine 30 µg
- Beta-carotene carotenoids (Vitamin A) 1.7 mg
- Citrus bioflavonoids extract 500 mg
- Citric acid anhydrous 150 mg
- Rosmarinus officinalis powder 68 mg
- Taraxacum officinale ext. 33 mg
- Vaccinium myrtillus powder 200 mg
- Glycyrrhiza glabra powder 67 mg
- Crataegus monogyna ext. 29 mg
- Astragalus membranaceus ext. 67 mg
- Vitis vinifera ext. 67 mg
- Camellia sinensis ext. 67 mg
- Ganoderma lucidum powder 21 mg
- Lentinula edodes powder 21 mg
- Aloe barbadensis ext. 500 mg
- Zingiber officinale powder 67 mg
- Eleutherococcus senticosus ext. 1 g
- Centella asiatica ext. 67 mg
- Withania somnifera ext. 67 mg
- Silybum marianum ext. 67 mg
- Rosa canina powder 168 mg
- Lycium barbarum 33 mg
- Beta vulgaris (root) powder (Beetroot) 167 mg
- Daucus carota powder (Carrot) 83 mg
- Carica papaya (Papain) 250 mg
- Lecithin 725 mg
- Laminaria digitara (Kelp) 8 mg
- Natural vanilla flavour
- Natural pineapple flavour
- Thaumatin
- Stevia rebaubiana
- Luo Han Guo (fruit) ext. (Monk fruit)
- Xanthan gum
- Brassica oleracea var. italica powder 150 mg
- Malpighia glabra ext. 267 mg
- Theobroma cacao powder 100 mg
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Per 34 g (Organic Cinnamon & Vanilla):
- Arctium lappa (Burdock) (root)
- Oryza sativa (Brown rice sprout, bio-fermented protein)
- Golden pea protein (sprout) bio-fermented
- Garcinia cambogia
- Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg)
- Curcumin (Turmeric)
- Capsicum spp.
- Foeniculum vulgare (seed)
- Stevia rebaubiana (leaf)
- Taraxacum officinale (leaf)
- Eleutherococcus senticosus (root)
- Coleus forskohlii (root)
- Petroselinum crispum (leaf)
- Crataegus monogyna (berry)
- Juglans nigra (fruit hull)
- Zingiber officinale
- Fucus vesiculosus
- Stellaria media
- Apple pectin
- Cinnamomum spp.
- Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla bean)
- Laminaria digitara (Kelp)
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- Arctium lappa (Burdock) (root)
- Curcuma longa (root)
- Zingiber officinale (root)
- Alpinia galanga (root)
- Urtica dioica (leaf)
- Orange oil
- Glycyrrhiza glabra (root)
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Per tablespoon:
- Arctium lappa (Burdock) (root)
- Juniperus communis (berry)
- Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
- Zea mays
- Taraxacum officinale (leaf)
- Equisetum arvense
- Eupatorium purpureum
- Petroselinum crispum (root)
- Petroselinum crispum (leaf)
- Solidago virgaurea (flower)
- Hydrangea arborescens (root)
- Mentha x piperita (leaf)
- Althaea officinalis (root)
- Echinacea purpurea (root)
- Orange peel
- Echinacea angustifolia (root)
- Coriandrum sativum
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- Arctium lappa (Burdock) ext. 50 mg
- Aloe barbadensis ext. 2 mg
- Gentiana lutea ext. 7.5 mg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 20 mg
- Quercetin dihydrate 56 mg equiv. quercetin 50 mg
- Silica - colloidal anhydrous 215 mg equiv. silica 100 mg
- Glutamine 250 mg
- Zinc citrate dihydrate 46.74 mg equiv. zinc 15 mg
- Calendula officinalis ext. 40 mg
- Curcuma longa ext. 75 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 26.67 mg equiv. riboflavin 20 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 21.84 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 20 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 12.16 mg equiv. pyridoxine 10 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 50 mg
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acetate 36.77 mg equiv. vitamin E 25 IU
- Lysine hydrochloride 187.5 mg equiv. lysine 150 mg
- Pectin 50 mg
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Per capsule:
- Arctium lappa (Niu Bang Zi) ext. 27 mg
- Houttuynia cordata ext. 90 mg
- Scutellaria baicalensis ext. 45 mg
- Prunus armeniaca ext. 36 mg
- Fritillaria thunbergii ext. 36 mg
- Biota orientalis ext. 36 mg
- Platycodon grandiflorus ext. 18 mg
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis ext. 12 mg
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