Burdock root Powder Organic 4 oz

Scientific name (Arctium lappa)

Burdock is indigenous to Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean and Middle East. The herb made a new home in North America, however, as it travelled with early English and French colonists. Burdock established itself and spread so prolifically throughout the colonies that a botanist mistakenly classified the plant as a native species in the mid-1600s. Today, with the exception of a few places along the southern border, burdock can be found just about everywhere in the United States.

Health Benefits 

Burdock root has been used for centuries in holistic medicine to treat a variety of different conditions. Traditionally, it’s been most commonly used as a diuretic & digestive aid.

Now, researchers have discovered numerous potential uses and health benefits for burdock root. These benefits may be extensive enough to warrant using burdock root as a complementary treatment for certain conditions.

1. A powerhouse of anti oxidants

Burdock root is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants protect cells in the body from damage due to free radicals. They can help treat and prevent a number of different health conditions. Antioxidants can also help to reduce inflammation.

2. It removes toxins from the blood

One of the most common uses for burdock root has been to purify the blood. Recent evidence has found that burdock root contains active ingredients in its root system that can remove toxins from the bloodstream. Research also found that burdock root effectively detoxified blood and promoted increased circulation in the surface of the skin.

3. It may inhibit some types of cancer

Burdock root, as it turns out, may not only purify the blood, but it may also inhibit certain types of cancer. Research has also found that burdock had “potent inhibitory effects” on cancer growth caused by cancers like pancreatic carcinoma (1). Another study found burdock root significantly interfered with cancer cell growth.

4. It can help treat skin issues

Burdock root has also long been used to treat skin conditions like acne and eczema. The root’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties can help resolve skin issues when applied topically to the skin.

5. It may be an aphrodisiac

Another possible use of burdock root is as an aphrodisiac. In a nonhuman study, it was found that the extract of burdock root had an aphrodisiac effect. The extract enhanced sexual function and increased the amount of sexual behavior in the male rats.

Read more evidence based research here https://www.healthline.com/health/burdock-root

Disclaimer : This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Please be advised: 
before making any changes to your diet you should always consult with your doctor,
especially if you are pregnant, nursing or have existing conditions.