Arctium lappa L.Great Burdock Achene Extract.Burdock Seed.Burdock Root.

Common Action and Narrative Application of Burdock.

Burdock Root Extract INCI Name Arctium Lappa Extract CAS 84012-13-5 EINECS ELINCS No 281-658-8 Great Burdock Achene Extract photo picture image Alterative:an agent capable of favorably altering or changing unhealthy conditions of the body and tending to restore normal bodily function, usually by improving nutrition.
Antiscorbutic:a source of Vitamin C for curing or preventing scurvy.
Aperient:a mild stimulant producing a natural movement of the bowels; a gentle purgative.
Blood purifier:agent to purify blood.
Cholagogue:an agent for increasing the flow of bile into the intestines.

Cleansing herb:Burdock is used in both Western and Chinese herbal medicine as a detoxifying herb. The seeds are used to remove toxins in fevers and infections such as mumps and measles, and the root helps the body to eliminate waste products in chronic skin and arthritic conditions.

Combination remedies:Burdock is rarely used on its own in remedies. Burdock is usually mixed with other herbs, such as dandelion, to balance its strong cleansing action.
Demulcent:a substance that soothes inflamed mucous membranes and protects them from irritation.
Diuretic:an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system.
Diaphoretic:an agent that promotes perspiration.
Mucilaginous:characterized by a gummy or gelatinous consistency.

Skin problems:Burdock's diuretic, antibiotic, and mildly bitter actions make it helpful for skin disorders, especially where toxicity is a key factor - for example, in acne, boils, abscesses, local skin infections, eczema, and psoriasis.
Other medical uses:Hantavirus, Toxic shock syndrome.

Medicinal virtues:

The leaves are cooling and moderately drying and can be applied to old ulcers and sores, and also to places troubled with the shrinking in of the sinews or arteries. The root beaten with a little salt and laid on the place bitten by a snake, will suddenly easeth the pain. The juice of the leaves drunk with honey promotes the flow of urine and eases pain in the bladder. The seed macerated in wine for 4o days provides a wonderfully helpful medicine for sciatica.

Modern uses:

Burdock is one of the finest blood purifiers in the herbal system of medicine., It is classified as an alterative, diuretic and diaphoretic. These properties make it of value in the treatment of boils, acne and eczema. It helps the kidneys to filter out impurities from the blood very quickly. The root is mainly used and administered as a decoction in doses of 2 fl OZ (56 ml) three or four times a day. The seeds, used alone as a decoction, have similar properties, but are particularly tonic to the kidneys. A homeopathic medicine made from Arctium lappa is also available.

Burdock Root is used to treat skin diseases, boils, fevers, inflammations, hepatitis, swollen glands, some cancers, and fluid retention. It is an excellent blood purifier. A tea made of the leaves of Burdock is also used for indigestion. This herb is very useful for building the systems of young women. It helps clear persistent teenage acne if taken for three to four weeks, at the same time using it as an external cleanser on the affected areas. Burdock is combined with dandelion root for a very effective liver cleanser and stimulator. Combine it with Damiana and Sarsaparilla to strengthen and build the male organs. The leaves and stalks are eaten lightly steamed for their taste and nutritional content.

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1.Arctium lappa L.Great Burdock Achene Extract.Burdock Seed.Burdock Root.

last edit date:3rd,Mar.2010.

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Name:Burdock Root Extract
Serie No:R025.
Specifications:10:1.TLC.
INCI Name:ARCTIUM LAPPA EXTRACT
EINECS/ELINCS No.:281-658-8
CAS:84012-13-5
Chem/IUPAC Name:Arctium Lappa Extract is an extract of the roots of the burdock,Arctium lappa,Compositae

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