Greater Burdock

Greater Burdock, Arctium lappa, or Lappa major is a biennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found from Europe to Asia, it is quite common on wasteland, along roadsides, and in open areas. As imposing as it is wild, it can also be cultivated. Greater Burdock has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, but it was in the 16th century that it became popular.

Key Properties

Helps facilitate the body's elimination functions

Greater Burdock helps facilitate the body's elimination functions*. It is a source of polyene, inulin, and alcohol acids, substances that researchers believe have purifying properties, helping to eliminate toxins through the liver and kidneys.

Greater burdock is often recommended in herbal medicine for skin problems (acne-prone skin, redness, seborrhea) and detoxification during seasonal changes.

*At a dosage of 125 mg of dry plant equivalent per ampoule in the Détox Bio product.