Burdock Root
Arctium lappa
Burdock root has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Europe and Asia. It is known for its detoxifying and blood-purifying properties. Burdock root contains inulin, a type of prebiotic fiber, as well as antioxidants like quercetin and luteolin.
Why We Use it
Burdock root is included in AlphaCleanse for its liver-detoxifying and digestive-supporting benefits. It helps cleanse the liver, supports healthy digestion, and promotes the elimination of toxins. Burdock root also has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce liver inflammation.
Key Benefits
- Supports healthy digestion*
- Promotes toxin elimination*
- Eases liver inflammation*
The invention of Velcro was inspired by the burrs of the burdock plant, which cling to fur and clothing.
Science-Backed Evidence
| Chemical Analysis and Antihyperglycemic Activity of an Original Extract from Burdock Root (Arctium lappa). 2014. | Université Montpellier I, France | |
| Effect of Aspergillus awamori-Fermented Burdock Root on Mouse Diabetes Induced by Alloxan—Prevention of Cell Apoptosis. 2014. | Kake Medical Science Education Center, Japan | |
| Effects of Arctium lappa L. (Burdock) root tea on inflammatory status and oxidative stress in patients with knee osteoarthritis. 2014. | New Tabriz University (Medical Sciences), Iran | |
| Chlorogenic Acid from Burdock Roots Ameliorates Oleic Acid-Induced Steatosis in HepG2 Cells through AMPK/ACC/CPT-1 Pathway. 2023. | College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, China |
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