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Oral Uses
- Acne
Burdock root is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, blood cleanser and detoxifier. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Eczema
Burdock root is an anti-inflammatory, blood and liver cleanser and detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Liver toxicity
Burdock root is a liver cleanser; protects the liver. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Psoriasis
Burdock root is an anti-inflammatory, blood and liver cleanser and a detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Abscess
Burdock root is an antibacterial, blood cleanser and detoxifier. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Back pain
Burdock root is an anti-inflammatory, blood and liver cleanser and detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Boils
Burdock root has antibiotic like properties; it is a blood cleanser and a detoxifier. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
Oral Actions
- Action - Alterative
Burdock root is an alterative and a detoxifier. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Antineoplastic
Burdock root is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Bitter
Burdock root is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Demulcent
Burdock root is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Depurative
Burdock root is a depurative; it is a blood cleanser. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Diaphoretic
Burdock root is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Digestive
Burdock root is a digestive; improves and stimulates digestion. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
Topical Uses
- Acne
Burdock root is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial; alleviates acne. Apply a topical preparation containing burdock root 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Alopecia
Burdock root oil stimulates hair growth. Make a massage on the sculp 2-4 times daily with burdock root oil; for many months.
- Canker sores
Burdock root is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth, accelerates healing. Gargle with consentrated burdock root tea 2-4 times daily; for many weeks.
- Dandruff
Burdock root oil is an antifungal; fights fungus; reduces dandruff. Make a massage on the sculp 2-4 times daily with burdock root oil; for many months.
- Eczema
Burdock root is an anti-inflammatory, blood cleanser and a detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Apply a topical preparation containing burdock root 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Psoriasis
Burdock root is an anti-inflammatory, blood cleanser and a detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Apply a topical preparation containing burdock root 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
Topical Actions
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Burdock root is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply a topical preparation containing burdock root 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Action - Antibacterial
Burdock root is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply a topical preparation containing burdock root 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
Recommended Dosage
Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.
Cautions & Side Effects
Burdock is a safe herb if used in suggested dosages. Do not use it if you are pregnant or nursing. Safety for children and for people with kidney or liver disease is unknown.
Available Forms
Burdock is available in capsule, tincture, powder, tea bags and bulk form.
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