Arctium lappa (Bardana, Beggar’s buttons, Great bur, Lappa, Niu Bang Zi)
Health Benefits
- A powerhouse of antioxidants, including quercetin, luteolin & phenolic acid.
- Purify the blood by removing toxins from the bloodstream.
- Stimulate lymphatic drainage & detoxification.
- Protect the liver against poisonous substances.
- A mild aphrodisiac that may enhance sexual function.
- Treat & prevent infections & reduce inflammation.
- Decrease measures of inflammation in osteoarthritis, an autoimmune disease.
- Diuretic properties stimulate the kidneys & remove water from the body, preventing water retention.
- Support digestive health. It is a natural prebiotic that improves digestion. It is a prebiotic fibre that acts as food for healthy gut bacteria.
- It is a natural diaphoretic that increases sweating, improving toxins’ elimination.
- Skin health. It contains polyacetylenes, an active ingredient with antifungal and antibiotic properties that fight acne-causing bacteria. Treat topical burns and skin issues, including psoriasis, eczema & acne.
- It promotes a younger & supple-looking skin. The active compounds arctiin & lignans have matrix-stimulating properties
- Improve blood sugar balance & treat diabetes.
- Burdock may treat or prevent cancer. It has a potent inhibitory effect on types of cancer cells.
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