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Arnica montana; Calendula officinalis; Galium aparine; Echinacea angustifolia; Hydrastis canadensis; Trifolium pratense; Ruta graveolens; Hypericum perfoliatum; Thuja occidentalis; Urtica dioica; Hamamelis virginiana.

BURDOCK ROOT

(Arctium Lappa)

Burdock has a history of uses around the world ranging from baldness to cancer. In few words Burdock can be described as Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Demulcent, Diuretic, Diaphoretic, Hepatoprotective, Blood purifier, Tonic. Tests pungent and bitter.

Can be found almost everywhere on both hemispheres: Canada; Chile; China; Europe; India; Iraq; Japan; Kurdistan; Turkey; USA. Prefers calcareous soils, it is sometimes also found in meadows and woods.

Mostly used for: Systemic action (from within the body) for skin ailments (psoriasis, dry flaky skin, acne, dandruff). Arthritis and rheumatism. Blood cleanser and tonic. Detoxification and cleansing, improves liver function. Anticancer - A constituent of this plant is used in the Hoxey and Essaic formulas for cancer. Arctium is a valuable remedy for the treatment of dry and scaly skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. It cleanses the blood, and should be used gently over a period of time. It may be used as part of a wider treatment for rheumatic complaints, especially where there is associated with psoriasis. An infusion of the leaf may be applied to cracks, grazes, chapped skin and insect bites. Arctium has an antimicrobial action which has been attributed to the polyacetylenes in the plant. This explains its reputation for treating toxic conditions resulting in skin eruptions such as boils; it is also useful in treating acne. An extract of burdock root called burdock root oil is used to stimulate hair growth in alopoecia.

Part of the action Arctium is through bitter stimulation of the digestive juices and bile secretion and it will thus aid digestion and stimulate the appetite. It has been used in anorexia nervosa and similar conditions. It can also aid kidney function. Its antimicrobial property, together with its diuretic action makes it useful for treating cystitis. Both the roots and leaves can be used to treat rheumatism and gout because they encourage the elimination of uric acid via the kidneys. North American Eclectics valued the seeds for treating skin problems and as a diuretic. In china the seeds are used to treat the eruptions of measles, sore throats, unproductive coughs, tonsillitis, colds and influenza. Research has shown that the seeds can lower blood sugar in rats. In France, the fresh root is used for lowering blood sugar, its inulin content making it particularly suitable for diabetics.

For skin problems, Arctium may be combined with Rumex, Trifolium or Galium.

The active constituents within Arctium Lappa are: Root: Lignana, Polyacetylenes, amino acids, essential oil, inulin, fatty acids, phenolic acids.

ATTENTION ! Generally safe. Possible blood sugar lowering in animals. It is not recommended for patients taking diabetic, hypoglycemic drugs or any supplements which affect blood sugar.