Burdock root

Burdock is mostly a traditional herb with plausible prebiotic and antioxidant effects, but modern clinical data is sparse.

A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.

Burdock contains inulin and polyphenols that may support gut ecology and antioxidant status. Human outcome data is limited and mostly observational or formula-based.

• Provides inulin and polyphenols
• Traditionally used for skin and digestive complaints
• May offer mild diuretic support

Often used as tea, decoction, or 500-1500 mg/day of dried extract.

• Gas
• Loose stool
• Allergic reactions

May alter blood sugar or fluid balance slightly and can be confused with toxic look-alike roots if wild-harvested.

Traditional use is long, but modern randomized evidence is thinner than the reputation suggests.

• Recovery15
• Immunity10