Burdock Root Herbal Tincture Fresh Plant Organic

Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) Fresh Plant Tincture Organic

Traditional uses: Blood Purifier | Whole Body Tonic | Supports Liver, Kidneys, Skin and Digestion | Hepatoprotective. 

Overview

Burdock root is a deeply grounding herb traditionally known as a “blood purifier” and tonic for the whole system. Revered in both Western and Asian medicine, it supports the liver, kidneys, skin, and digestion. With its rich store of prebiotic fibres, antioxidants, and detoxifying compounds, burdock works to gently restore balance, making it a valuable herb for chronic inflammatory conditions, sluggish elimination, and skin health.

Medicinal Properties (as described in herbal literature)

• Hepatoprotective (supports liver function and detoxification)
• Alterative (gradually restores health by “cleaning” the blood and tissues)
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antioxidant
• Mild diuretic (supports kidney clearance)
• Antimicrobial
• Prebiotic (feeds beneficial gut bacteria)
• Antitumor and cytotoxic activity (studied in vitro)
• Hypoglycaemic (supports healthy blood sugar levels)

Traditional Uses

• Widely used in Western herbal medicine as a blood cleanser to help with skin eruptions such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis.
• Considered a digestive bitter, stimulating appetite and bile flow.
• Traditionally taken for rheumatic and arthritic complaints linked with “toxic” accumulation.
• In Traditional Chinese Medicine, burdock seed and root are used to clear “heat and toxins,” particularly from the skin and lungs.
• Used historically as a nutritive tonic for convalescence and long-term chronic conditions.

Energetic & Spiritual Qualities

• Grounding, earthy, and strengthening, burdock connects body and mind to stability and resilience.
• Clears stagnant “toxicity” on physical and emotional levels, aiding release and renewal.
• Associated with protection and warding off negative energies in folklore.

Dosage: Take in water 3 x daily

Adult 12 years and older: 20 drops

Child 6 to 12 years: 10 drops

Child 2 to 6 years: 5 drops

Baby 6 months to 2 years: 3 drops

Ingredients: Fresh Plant Arctium lappa root in a base of purified water and sugarcane alcohol. (In an adult dose there is approximately 0.08g of alcohol).

Contraindications

• Generally safe when used as food or tea.
• Use caution in pregnancy as burdock may stimulate uterine contractions.
• Avoid if allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family (ragweed, daisies).
• May interact with blood sugar - lowering medications and diuretics.

Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.

You may like to try our dried certified organic burdock root