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    Burdock

    Scientific:Arctium lappa
    Other:Burdock
    Family:Asteraceae
    • Summary
    • Indications
    • Actions
    • Constituents
    • Posology
    • Safety
    • References

    Summary

    Burdock is a common weed in temperate regions around the world, and is familiar to most outdoor enthusiasts because its seeds or “burrs” get stuck to clothes. The root is used in herbal medicine, and is also consumed as food (called Gobo) in Japanese cuisine.

    Burdock is an important alterative or “blood cleanser,” used to treat chronic skin conditions like acne. It is believed to act as a detoxifier by promoting sweating, urination, and bile release from the liver. Its bitter compounds (sesquiterpene lactones) promote digestion and elimination of waste products and it has been used for bloating and indigestion.

    It also contains compounds called lignins (similar to what are found in flax seeds) and these compounds have phytoestrogenic effects.

    Burdock is one of four herbs in the traditional anticancer herbal formula “Essiac”. Although no clinical trials have been performed to date measuring the efficacy of the formula against cancer, some preclinical trials suggest that burdock does possess some anticancer properties.

    Indications

    Dermatologic
    • chronic skin conditions
    • acne
    • psoriasis
    • eczema

    Gastrointestinal
    • digestive complaints
    • dyspepsia
    • hypochlorhydria

    Hepatobiliary
    • biliary insufficiency
    • cholestasis
    • cholelithiasis (gallstones)
    • jaundice

    Musculoskeletal
    • chronic rheumatic conditions
    • arthritis
    • gout

    Actions

    • Alterative
    • Bitter
    • Stomachic
    • Cholagogue
    • Choleretic
    • Antimicrobial
    • Diuretic
    • Laxative (Mild )

    Constituents

    • Sesquiterpene Lactones (E.g. Atricol)
    • Flavonoids
    • Lignins (E.g. Arctigenin)
    • Inulin (Roots)
    • Phenoilc Acids
    • Polyacetylenes
    • Tannins

    Posology

    • Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 2-4 ml tid
    • Liquid extract (1:1 in 25% EtOH): 2-6 ml tid
    • Decoction (dried herb): 1 tsp g tid

    Safety

    Generally considered safe when used as indicated.

    References

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    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

    Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.

    Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.

    Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002

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    Burdock

    Scientific:Arctium lappa
    Other:Burdock
    Family:Asteraceae

    Summary

    Burdock is a common weed in temperate regions around the world, and is familiar to most outdoor enthusiasts because its seeds or “burrs” get stuck to clothes. The root is used in herbal medicine, and is also consumed as food (called Gobo) in Japanese cuisine.

    Burdock is an important alterative or “blood cleanser,” used to treat chronic skin conditions like acne. It is believed to act as a detoxifier by promoting sweating, urination, and bile release from the liver. Its bitter compounds (sesquiterpene lactones) promote digestion and elimination of waste products and it has been used for bloating and indigestion.

    It also contains compounds called lignins (similar to what are found in flax seeds) and these compounds have phytoestrogenic effects.

    Burdock is one of four herbs in the traditional anticancer herbal formula “Essiac”. Although no clinical trials have been performed to date measuring the efficacy of the formula against cancer, some preclinical trials suggest that burdock does possess some anticancer properties.

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