🌿 Burdock Leaf (Arctium lappa) | Detox, Skin & Immune Support | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

🌱 Other Names: Latin/Scientific: Arctium lappa, Arctium minus, English: Greater Burdock, Edible Burdock, Lappa, Beggar’s Buttons, Thorny Burr, Cockle Button, Wild Rhubarb, Japanese: Gobo (used in Japanese cuisine), Regional/Folk: Fox’s Clote, Bardana, Lampazo, Tapaculo, Tapajao, Tapareras, Clotario, Garrapata

✨ Key Benefits:

🔥 Anti-Inflammatory Properties – Traditionally used to reduce inflammation in the body, helpful for joint and skin conditions
🛡️ Antioxidant Activity – Rich in quercetin and luteolin to neutralize harmful free radicals
💧 Detoxification Support – Supports liver health and elimination of toxins; a staple in herbal detox blends
🌸 Skin Health – Promotes clearer skin when consumed or applied topically; soothes irritation and supports healthy complexion
⚖️ Immune & Circulatory Balance – Used historically to fortify the blood and support immune resilience

📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:

• Brewed as a tea or infusion for internal detox and skin benefits

• Used topically in poultices and salves to calm skin irritations

• Combined with other cleansing herbs in detox and liver support formulas

🌼 Herbal Combinations:

🌿 Dandelion Root → Synergy for liver and kidney detox support
🌿 Yellow Dock → Enhances blood-cleansing and skin benefits
🌿 Red Clover → Complements skin and lymphatic support

🧴 Available Forms:

• Cut & Sifted Leaf

• Powder

• Capsules

• Herbal Tea/Infusion