Using Burdock Root in Our Skin Care Products

The active ingredients of burdock are extracted primarily from the roots and seeds of the plant. It is well known for its potent healing power; burdock stimulates cell growth, has anti-inflammatory properties and is very valuable in the treatment of inflamed skin and acne.

Burdock Root Origin

Burdock is a root that is found in Europe and Asia. It has many medicinal qualities and has been used in many herbal remedies.

Historically, the seeds of the burdock plants were compressed to make a mixture that was effective in cleansing the bloodstream, easing pain from arthritis and treating gout, rheumatism, ulcers, acne, eczema and psoriasis.

Burdock Root in Traditional Medicine

Folk herbalists consider dried burdock to be a diuretic, diaphoretic and a blood purifying agent. The seeds are used in traditional Chinese medicine under the name niupangzi.

Burdock root oil extract, also called Bur oil, is popular in Europe as a scalp treatment applied to improve hair strength, shine and body, help reverse scalp conditions such as dandruff and combat hair loss.

Nutritional Value of Burdock Root

Burdock root is eaten as a vegetable in many places. It has many nutrients like iron, inulin (a carbohydrate), and beneficial oils.

Also, burdock can be used as a gentle laxative and help eradicate uric acid. Some of the active ingredients of burdock are polyacetylenes, which are known to be effective antibacterials and antifungals.