Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Burdock Artium lappa	Choleretic, diaphoretic, discutient, diuretic, emollient.	Single product	Sept. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Burdock, Great Burdock, Gobo, Thorny Burr, Beggar's Buttons, Cockle Buttons. Parts Used: Roots. Historical Uses: The plant has been known since the Middle Ages in Europe. During the 1800s, it became a popular part of herbal therapeutics, having been used as a diuretic, a choleretic (bile flow stimulant) and to induce sweating.1 Burdock has been used to treat skin disorders such as acne, boils and eczema.1 It is said to clean the liver, to relieve lymphatic congestion and to be one of the best blood purifiers.2,3 Six to eight months of use is also said to strengthen hair growth.2 Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 40 to 80 drops three times per day. Use with a good bowel management program. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.16. 3 M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com.

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