What are the benefits?

Burdock is a plant native to Europe and Asia, which is used to help maintain water balance, healthy skin and supple, flexible joints. Bitter constituents in the burdock root explain its traditional use to help maintain normal digestion. Burdock also contains polyacetylenes that may help maintain resistance to infection.
 
What parts of the plant are used?

Burdock seeds may be crushed to make a tincture. More commonly, the root is the source of herbal preparations.
 
What are the natural food sources?

The burdock root may be eaten, although burdock is more commonly used as an extract. The root becomes very soft with chewing and tastes sweet
 
How much do you need?

There is no recommended daily allowance for burdock.
 
Are you likely to be deficeint?

There are no known deficiencies.
 
Are there any interactions?

Burdock may interfere with iron absorption. Excessive doses may interfere with hypoglycaemic therapy. Pregnant or lactating women should avoid burdock.

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