The traditional one
Burdock root tea or tincture
The traditional ways to take it.
What variations of burdock root exist?
A root traditionally used as a cleansing herb for the skin and liver, and eaten as a vegetable in Japan. Research in people is limited. It comes in 3 forms, and they aren't all the same. Here's how they differ.
For education only. What's right for you depends on your health and your medications, so check with your provider before you start or switch. Book a consult
Our top pick
- Also consider
- Gas & bloating: the veggie one (Fresh burdock root as food)
Every form, in plain words
The traditional one
Burdock root tea or tincture
The traditional ways to take it.
The grab-and-go one
Root capsules
Convenient, though few have been studied.
The veggie one
Fresh burdock root as food
A gentle way to get its fiber.
Good for: Gas & bloating
Spotting a good one on the shelf
Look for
- Look for 'Burdock root tea or tincture' on the label (the traditional one)
Watch out for
- Unknown sourcing. Burdock has been contaminated with toxic belladonna root, so choose a tested brand.
Check with your provider first if…
- You're allergic to ragweed, daisies, marigolds, or related plants
- You take diabetes medicine (it may lower blood sugar)
- You take 'water pills' or blood thinners (it may add to their effects, though evidence is limited)
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding: avoid it
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.