{"id":12811,"remedy_name":"Burdock","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Arctium lappa","Burdock"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Morning","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Antiseptic, Detoxifying.\nParts Used: Root, Seed.","modalities":"Cautions: as even small amounts can cause an initial.","symptoms_by_system":{"Extremities":"One of the foremost detoxifying herbs in Western and Chinese herbal medicine, burdock (Arctium lappa) is used to cleanse the body of waste products, including heavy metals. Parts used Root \u2022 Seed Key actions Antiseptic \u2022 Detoxifying remedy \u2022 Diuretic \u2022 Tonic Blood cleanser Although much undervalued, burdock may be used in any situation in which the body needs increased clearance of waste products. Conditions as varied as acne, boils, eczema, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and tonsillitis will benefit from the herb\u2019s pronounced ability to stimulate release of waste products from the cells. Burdock Arctium lappa Traditionally combined with dandelion to make a tonic, cleansing drink, burdock is an important detox remedy in both Western and Chinese herbal traditions. Often used to treat skin problems, burdock also supports the immune system during infection and chronic illness. However, it should be used with caution as even small amounts can cause an initial flare-up in symptoms, particularly in skin disorders. For this reason, it is rarely used on its own and is combined with remedies such as dandelion (T araxacum officinale), red clover (Trifolium pratense), and yellow dock (Rumex crispus) that counterbalance its detoxifying action. Although it is not yet substantiated, burdock root is thought to have marked anticancer activity . medicinal uses Leaves can be used as a poultice for acne and boils. key information safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 traditional use \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 research \u2605 \u2729 \u2729 \u2729 \u2729 Best taKen as Decoction \u2713\u2713\u2713 Tincture \u2713\u2713 Tablet \u2713 dosage A (see pp.44\u201345) often used with Yellow dock (Rumex crispus) cautions Very rarely, can cause contact dermatitis. See also pp.41\u201352. seeds dried root seeds have cleansing and diuretic properties 72 A\u2013z OF HeRBAl RemeDieS"},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}