Burdock

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Overview

Burdock is a biennial herb  traditionally used as a Blood purifier, Diuretic and topicaly for skin problems such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis.

 
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Botanical Names

 Arctium lappa (Great Burdock)

 Arctium minus (Common Burdock)

 

Parts Used

 Root (most common part of Burdock used for therapeutic purposes)

 Rhizome

 Leaves

 Seeds

 

 

Health Benefits of Burdock

Digestive System

 Burdock may stimulate the secretion of Bile from the Gallbladder.  [1]

 Burdock may enhance the function of the Gallbladder. 

 

Excretory System

 Burdock may help to prevent and treat Kidney Stones.  [2]

 Burdock may alleviate Nephritis (glomerulonephritis form).  [3]

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