Organic Burdock, 200 capsules

Burdock for skin, digestion and everyday wellbeing

Burdock (Arctium lappa) is one of the classic roots of European herbalism and is particularly interesting for its traditional connection with the skin, digestion and elimination.

🌿 Skin from within
Burdock has a particularly strong traditional association with the skin. Herbalists have long chosen the root in skin-focused preparations, especially where the aim is to approach the skin from within rather than only through topical skincare. This is one of the main reasons burdock remains such a popular botanical for people interested in clearer, healthier-looking skin.

🌿 Digestion and elimination
Burdock is also traditionally associated with digestion and the body's eliminative processes. This connection is important because traditional herbalism does not necessarily view the skin in isolation. Burdock became valued precisely because it was used in broader herbal approaches connecting digestion, elimination and the condition of the skin.

🌿 Movement and joints
Burdock also has a history of inclusion in traditional herbal preparations concerned with movement, joints and mobility. This gives the root a broader traditional role than skin alone and may make it particularly interesting for someone looking for a single botanical with several areas of traditional use.

🌿 Seasonal herbal traditions
Burdock has also featured in traditional herbal preparations used during periods when greater emphasis was placed on resilience, cleansing and seasonal wellbeing. I would keep this as traditional context rather than saying that the capsules “support the immune system”, because that would turn it into a direct physiological claim.

Take 1 capsule per day, swallowed with a large glass of water during meals. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This food supplement is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.

- Certified Organic Product
- Certified Organic Agriculture (AB certified)
- Origin of raw materials: EU
- Country of manufacture: France

Organic burdock powder*: root – Arctium Lappa, plant-based capsule (hpmc). *From organic farming

Organic burdock*........ 300 mg

Burdock (Arctium lappa) has been part of European herbal traditions for centuries. Native to Europe and Asia, this robust plant was valued not only as a medicinal herb but also as a food, with its long root traditionally eaten as a vegetable in several cultures.

In European herbalism, burdock root became particularly associated with skin preparations, digestion and cleansing practices. Herbalists traditionally used the root when they wanted to work from within, especially where the condition of the skin was considered connected with digestion and elimination.

Burdock also has an interesting place in Asian food and herbal culture. In Japan, the root is known as gobō and remains a familiar vegetable, appreciated for its earthy flavour and traditionally included in everyday dishes.

And burdock has influenced something completely unrelated to herbalism. In the 1940s, Swiss engineer George de Mestral noticed burdock burrs clinging stubbornly to his clothes and his dog's fur after a walk. Examining their tiny hooks inspired him to develop the fastening system that later became Velcro.

From traditional herbal root and everyday vegetable to the inspiration behind a modern invention, burdock has had a surprisingly varied relationship with people over the centuries.

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are taking medication, check for possible interactions before use.

People who are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family, such as daisy, chamomile or arnica, should use burdock with caution.
Keep out of reach of children.

Protect from heat and humidity.

🌿 How do I take Organic Burdock?
Take 1 capsule per day, swallowed with a large glass of water during a meal.

🌿 How long does one box last?
With 200 capsules and a daily intake of 1 capsule, one box lasts approximately 200 days, or around 6½ months.

🌿 Is this Burdock an extract or whole root powder?
It is whole organic burdock root powder, not a concentrated extract. Each capsule provides 300 mg of Arctium lappa root.

🌿 Can I combine Burdock with other supplements?
Yes. The best combination depends on what you want to focus on.

For skin and elimination, Nettle is a particularly useful companion. Burdock is traditionally chosen when the focus is the skin together with digestion and elimination, while Nettle adds a stronger drainage and urinary elimination dimension. Together, they make sense when you want a broader approach to skin from within.

For digestion and elimination, Black Radish takes the combination in a more digestive direction. While Burdock has a broad traditional connection with digestion and elimination, Black Radish is more specifically associated with bile flow and the digestion of fats, making it a relevant partner when digestion is the main focus.

For joints and mobility, Devil's Claw gives the combination a much more targeted movement focus. Burdock has traditionally appeared in preparations for joints and mobility, while Devil's Claw is specifically chosen when the priority is joint comfort, flexibility and ease of movement.

200 capsules