Burdock

Clinical Notes. Root is primary part used Best results if long-term use Good source of inulin TCM=dispel wind and clear heat, treat early stages of febrile disorder, sore throat/tonsils, eliminates toxins and vents rashes, use for ecz, carbuncles, erythemas, mumps and maculopapular rashes, clears heat and eliminates toxins from the throat-very effective in treating sore throat w/ severe pain & swelling

Clinical Notes. Classic alterative and blood purifier for chronic skin conditions Titrate dose starting low to avoid Herxheimer-like skin reactions Also used in TCM (root Niu Bang Gen, seed Niu Bang Zi) to clear heat and toxicity, release exterior wind-heat Sustainable, low risk

Action and Therapy. Lappa is a potent but neglected alterative and diuretic. It relieves urinary and bronchial irritation, favors the elimination of waste material, and secondarily proves tonic. Lappa is especially valuable in psoriasis, crusta lactea, stubborn eczema, obstinate ulcers, and in catarrhal and aphthous ulcerations.

Therapy. This agent closely resembles yellow dock in its action as an alterative; it has a direct influence upon the blood, and thence. upon diseases of the skin and mucous membranes. Its influence upon the mucous membranes of the stomach encourages normal glandular secretion and promotes digestion.