Keywords
Has a mild diuretic effect. Purifying, blood purifying. Can be used for chronic skin conditions, problem skin, especially boils, pimples, eczema, local skin diseases, psoriasis and rashes.
Detoxicating. Promotes the discharge of waste products. Antibiotic and antiseptic. Has an anti-bacterial and fungicidal effect. Stimulates the immune system.
Lowers the blood sugar level and relaxes the smooth muscles. Stimulates the liver and the gall bladder. Is said to inhibit the formation of tumours. Good for rheumatic conditions, like arthritis.
The seeds
are used for discharging waste products in case of infections, like measles, fever and mumps.
Was earlier used for fever and kidney stone.
Oil from burdock root
can be used externally for dandruff.
Please note
When used internally the absorption of iron is affected.
Burdock root is often combined with other preparations.
