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BURDOCK ROOT POWDER - 4oz BOTANICALS & BULK HERBS

BURDOCK : Arctium lappa

Burdock is native to Asia and Europe. The root is the primary source of most herbal preparations. The root becomes very soft with chewing and tastes sweet, with a mucilaginous texture. Used widely in Ayurveda, native American, Chinese and central European herbal medicine

Burdock root contains high amounts of inulin and mucilage. This may explain its soothing effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Bitter constituents in the root may also explain the traditional use of burdock to improve digestion.Burdock root and fruit also have the ability to slightly lower blood sugar (hypoglycemic effect).

Burdock root was believed to clear the bloodstream of toxins. It was used both internally and externally for eczema and psoriasis as well as to treat painful joints and as a diuretic. In traditional Chinese medicine, burdock root in combination with other herbs is used to treat sore throats, tonsillitis, colds, and even measles. It is eaten as a vegetable in Japan and elsewhere. Burdock root has recently become popular as part of a tea to treat cancer.

Uses: Antibiotic, antifungal, diaphoretic, diuretic, mild laxative, antipyretic .Beneficial in treating acne psoriasis rheumatoid arthritis

Recent scientific experiments have shown that burdock root extracts is a diuretic and inhibited tumors in animals. Extracts also lowered blood sugar and have estrogenic activity. It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. The active antibacterial compound is identified as lactone.