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Introduction

Burdock is a plant that grows in North America and Europe. It has been used to ease swelling when applied as a cream. It can also be taken as a pill or powder.

Dosages

There aren’t any advised doses for burdock.

What Research Shows

Not Enough Data to Assess

Helicobacter pylori infection A1
Knee osteoarthritis B1

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Safety Notes

It is likely safe to use burdock on the skin. It may be safe to take burdock orally for a short time. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to use for a long period.

Interactions

Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.

References►

A. Helicobacter Pylori Infection

A1. Yen CH, Chiu HF, et al. Beneficial effect of Burdock complex on asymptomatic Helicobacter pylori-infected subjects: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Helicobacter. 2018 Jun;23(3):e12469.

B. Knee Osteoarthritis

B1. Maghsoumi-Norouzabad L, Alipoor B, et al. Effects of Arctium lappa L. (Burdock) root tea on inflammatory status and oxidative stress in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Int J Rheum Dis. 2016 Mar;19(3):255-261.

Last reviewed March 2019 by EBSCO CAM Review Board
Last Updated: 2/25/2020

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