Benefits of Burdock
Burdock, whose scientific name is Arctium lappa, is a native plant of Eastern Europe and Northern parts of Asia. This plant is also known as bardana, lappa, great bur, clotbur and beggar’s button.
The root of burdock is a popular medicinal herb used in traditional medicines. Burdock is a spiny, perennial or biennial herb that can grow up to 9 feet tall. The roots of this plant are consumed in the form of tea, tinctures or the nutrients are extracted to form herbal pills.
Burdock tea recipe
To prepare burdock root tea, it is recommended to soak about 2.5 grams of burdock root powder in a cup of cold water for at least two to three hours. Then boil the herb for about an hour. Strain and drink the tea.
In traditional Chinese medicine, burdock root is used for treating cold, sore throat and tonsillitis.
Antioxidant
The antioxidant properties of the flavonoids present in burdock root are more powerful than vitamin C. It can prevent cellular damage and can even stop malignant growths. It is believed that this herb, which was used for treating cancer in the medieval ages, could be effective in treating malignant tumors.
Good for the liver
Burdock root is good for the liver health. It can protect the liver from harmful toxins. The bitterness of the herb stimulates saliva secretion. It also promotes bile production.
Fights infection
Polyacetylene, a type of plant chemical found in burdock root, is beneficial for killing bacteria and fungi. Burdock root is recommended for treating ringworm infections and urinary tract infection. Its antibacterial property is beneficial for speeding up healing of wounds.
Burdock can be consumed by type 2 diabetes patients. It increases carbohydrate tolerance and reduces blood sugar level.
The anti-inflammatory property of burdock is beneficial for reducing arthritis pain.
The active ingredients present in this herb are effective in treating various skin diseases. Burdock is used for treating acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin ulcers.
Diuretic
Consumption of burdock increases urination and sweating. The diuretic property of this herb prevents water retention.
