


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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