Burdock Root Tincture

Our Burdock (Arctium lappa) Root Tincture is crafted for maximum potency using fresh roots grown here on Farm in our herbal medicine garden—cultivated with better-than-organic practices that honor the soil, the seasons, the plant, and the healing traditions it represents.

Each batch is tinctured within hours of harvest, ensuring optimal extraction of the Burdock’s active constituents. This near immediate processing captures the plant’s deeply nourishing energy and full spectrum of medicinal compounds, offering a powerful support for liver detoxification, lymphatic flow, skin clarity, and digestive balance.

GIFTS OF BURDOCK ROOT

—Active Constituents:
• Inulin (up to 45%): A prebiotic fiber that supports gut health and blood sugar regulation.
• Arctiin and arctigenin: Lignans with anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties.
• Polyacetylenes: Antibacterial and antifungal.
• Tannins: Astringent and toning to tissues.
• Phenolic acids (e.g., caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid): Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
• Volatile oils: Mildly diuretic and antimicrobial.
• Flavonoids: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.
• Mucilage: Soothing to mucous membranes.

—Herbal Actions
• Alterative: Supports detoxification by enhancing liver and lymphatic function.
• Hepatic: Supports liver metabolism and bile secretion.
• Diuretic: Increases urine flow to support kidney clearance.
• Lymphagogue: Promotes lymphatic drainage and immune system function.
• Bitter: Stimulates digestion and bile flow.
• Antioxidant: Protects tissues from oxidative damage.
• Antibacterial / Antifungal: Especially effective against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans.
• Mild Hypoglycemic: Supports blood sugar balance.
• Anti-inflammatory: Internally and topically.

—Energetics
• Temperature: Cooling
• Moisture: Slightly moistening (due to mucilage)
• Taste: Bitter, sweet, earthy
• Affinity: Liver, skin, kidneys, lymphatics, digestive system

—Therapeutic Benefits
Burdock root tincture is used in a wide range of conditions due to its systemic detoxification and nourishing effects:
•Skin Health: Eczema, acne, psoriasis, boils, dermatitis. Used to clear skin from the inside out by cleansing the liver and blood.
•Liver & Detox Support: Supports phase I and II liver detox pathways. Assists in clearing waste and metabolic byproducts. Used in chronic toxicity, sluggish liver, chemical sensitivity.
•Lymphatic System Support: Encourages flow for swollen lymph nodes. Chronic infections. Enhances immune response and waste removal.
•Blood Sugar Regulation: Inulin content helps regulate glucose and increase insulin sensitivity. Supportive in early-stage metabolic syndrome or Type 2 diabetes.
•Digestive Health: As a bitter tonic, improves digestion and bile flow. Mucilage soothes inflamed gut lining in gastritis or leaky gut.
•Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant: Helps reduce systemic inflammation. Protects tissues from free-radical damage.
•Antimicrobial: Topically and internally useful for staph, fungal overgrowth, and chronic skin infections.
•Hormonal Support: Used traditionally to clear excess estrogens via liver detox. Can be a supportive part of acne or PCOS treatment.

MADE WITH: Fresh Burdock (Arctium lappa) root; grain alcohol for extraction (60%)

PRODUCT DETAILS:
-Choose between a 1 oz OR 4 oz dropper bottle full of tincture

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Take 2–5 mL up to 3x daily, or as directed. Best taken in water or tea.

The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products, and the testimonials made, have not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or ailment. Consult a doctor prior to use.