Burdock

Species (Family)
Artium majus Bernh. (Asteraceae/Compositae)


Synonyms(s)
Arctium lappa L. and other Artium species, Lappa


Part(s) Used
Root

Food Use
Burdock is listed by the Council of Europe as a natural source of food flavouring (category N2). This category indicates that burdock can be added to foodstuffs in small quantities, with a possible limitation of an active principle (as yet unspecified in the final product.


Herbal User
Burdock is stated to possess diuretic and orexigenic properties. It has been used for cutaneous eruptions, rheumatism, cystitis, gout, anorexia nervosa, and specifically for eczema and psoriasis.


Dosage
Dried root 2-6g or by infusion three times dialy.
Liquid extract 2-8mL (1:1 in 25% alcohol) three times dialy
Tincture 8-12mL (1:10 in 45% alcohol) three times daily

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