Greater burdock, (Arctium lappa) is a Eurasian species of plants in the family Asteraceae, cultivated in gardens for its root used as a vegetable. Burdock root has been used for centuries in holistic medicine to treat a variety of different conditions. Traditionally, it’s been most commonly used as a diuretic and a digestive aid.
Studies suggest Burdock root may benefit:
- Reduce chronic inflammation (antioxidant)
- Slow or prevent some cancers
- Improve skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, acne)
- Detoxify the blood
- Natural diuretic
- Improve digestion
- Lower blood sugar