BURDOCK ROOT (arctium lappa)

BURDOCK ROOT 4oz

Botanical Name

Arctium lappa

Description

Also known as Greater Burdock, Edible Burdock, or Lappa Burdock. Most commonly used and can be safely consumed as a tea. 

Uses: acne, diabetes, eczema, psoriasis

Properties: antibacterial, antifungal, antiscrofulous, bitter, derpurative, hepatic, hypoglycemic

Parts used: cut root

Constituents: root: up to 50% inulin, polyacetylenes, volatile acids (acetic, proprionic, butyric, isovaleric), non-hydroxyl acids (lauric, myristic, stearic, palmitic), tannin, polyphenolic acids. seeds: 15-30% fixed oils, a bitter glycoside (arctiin), chlorogenic aci

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