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Burdock Root Benefits
Burdock root has played a major role in traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Researchers are currently designing clinical studies to evaluate its benefits. Some possible health benefits of burdock root are as follows.
Boosts Immunity and Organ Health
If you have liver injuries caused by drug or alcohol abuse, you can consume burdock root in controlled doses.
If you have weakened immunity, which is characterized by an enlarged spleen, make burdock root your friend! As burdock purifies blood, which your spleen filters, it indirectly keeps your spleen clean and protects it as well.
Improves Blood Sugar and Treats Diabetes
Fights and Prevents Cancer
A 2011 study examines the effect of burdock root against some kinds of cancer — particularly those of the pancreas and liver.
The anti-cancerous and anti-inflammatory properties of the extract are due to its caffeoylquinic acid derivatives.
These act on the growing cancer cells directly and prevent them from metastasizing.
Natural Diuretic
Diuretics work your kidneys and help the body eliminate excess fluid, mostly sodium and water.
Being a natural diuretic, consuming burdock root will help your body increase urine output, helping you get rid of excess water.
By increasing your urine output, burdock root helps to remove waste from your body and blood.
Removes Tonsillitis
Burdock root extract can help remove acute tonsillitis. Painful tonsillitis is an inflammatory virus that makes tissues inside the tonsils infected with deadly bacteria. Burdock is useful for fighting tonsillitis as it speeds up wound healing, lowers inflammation and helps relieve pain, coughs and sore throats.
Decreases Inflammation
Autoimmune conditions, free radical damage and other health disorders can cause long-term inflammation.
Inflammation is associated with many medical disorders, including osteoarthritis.
In a 2014 study, researchers discovered that burdock root drastically lowered inflammation markers in people suffering with knee osteoarthritis.
Supports Digestion and Assimilation
According to one study, inulin, a dietary fiber extract of burdock, supports the growth of some friendly gut bacteria.
That’s why burdock root can be used as a prebiotic — it helps your gut digest and absorb nutrients better.
Treats and Prevents Infections
For hundreds of years, traditional medicine practitioners have recommended the consumption of burdock root to fight off sore throats, colds and other infections.
Scientific research now sheds some light on how burdock can fight infections. Some research has shown that it contains antibacterial properties. It seems to be especially helpful for getting rid of biofilms, which are huge, sticky bacteria colonies.
One good example of biofilm is the plaque that causes oral cavities.
Biofilms grow all over the body.
In a 2015 study, researchers found that burdock root might treat urinary tract infections caused by biofilms.
Another study in 2017 found that burdock can also kill other kinds of bacteria
Aphrodisiac
Another common benefit of burdock is its aphrodisiac properties. In 2012, a study on male rats discovered that burdock root extract had an aphrodisiac outcome. The extract boosted sexual function and made male rats engage in sexual behaviour more often.
More research is necessary in humans, but anecdotal evidence backs up this claim.
Strengthens Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is simply that inner “drainage system” of the body, a collection of lymph nodes and blood vessels that move fluids from the body’s tissues to the blood and back.
If you can strengthen your lymphatic system, then your body may be able to keep all sorts of disorders and serious health conditions at bay.
The root helps stimulate lymphatic detoxification and drainage. As it naturally cleanses blood, it’s has an amazing effect on your lymphatic system.
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We make no therapeutic use claims regarding the use of this product.
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