Organic Burdock Root Extract

Organic Burdock Root Extract (Arctium lappa)

Burdock Root is one of the most widely used alterative herbs in both Western and Chinese herbal medicine, with a history of use spanning thousands of years. Derived from the root of Arctium lappa — a biennial plant native to Europe and Asia and widely naturalised throughout Australia — this extract is prepared in 60% alcohol to capture the full spectrum of naturally occurring inulin, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and sesquiterpene lactones present in the root.

In traditional herbal practice, Burdock Root is classified as an alterative and depurative herb — a category of herbs traditionally used to support the body’s natural elimination and cleansing processes through the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and skin.

Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Inulin — a prebiotic fibre naturally abundant in Burdock Root; one of the richest plant sources
• Phenolic acids — including chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid
• Flavonoids — including quercetin and luteolin
• Sesquiterpene lactones — including arctiopicrin
• Polyacetylenes — naturally occurring in the root
• Mucilage and tannins — contributing to the herb’s broad phytochemical profile

Traditional Herbal Use

Liver & Digestive Wellness

Burdock Root has a long traditional history of use in Western and Chinese herbal medicine to support liver function and healthy bile flow. It is a classic inclusion in herbal formulas for digestive and liver wellness, and is traditionally used to support the body’s natural digestive and eliminative processes.

Lymphatic & Skin Wellness

As one of the most classic alterative herbs in the Western tradition, Burdock Root has been used for centuries to support lymphatic flow and skin health. It is a staple ingredient in traditional herbal formulas for skin wellness and is commonly paired with other lymphatic herbs such as Cleavers, Calendula, and Red Clover.

Urinary & Kidney Wellness

Burdock Root has a traditional history of use as a mild diuretic herb to support urinary tract and kidney wellness. It is commonly used in herbal practice to support the body’s natural fluid elimination processes.

Blood Sugar & Metabolic Wellness

Burdock Root’s high inulin content has made it a traditional herb of interest for metabolic wellness. Inulin is a prebiotic fibre that supports healthy gut flora and is associated with balanced blood sugar responses in nutritional research. Burdock Root has a long traditional history of use in this context in both Western and Chinese herbal medicine.

How to Use

Take 20–30 drops under the tongue or in a little juice or water, up to 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. May interact with blood-thinning medications or diabetes medications — consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Not recommended for those with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family.

Ingredients

Organic Burdock Root (Arctium lappa), 60% alcohol.

Stack This With

• Lymph Flow — contains Burdock Root as a key ingredient
• Cleavers Extract — classic lymphatic pairing with Burdock
• Red Clover Extract — complementary alterative herb
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

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Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.