Benefits of Burdock Root

Burdock, one of the five ingredients present in natura fiber, boasts amazing health benefits and a solid nutritional profile. Although many people haven’t heard of it, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give it a try! The ingredients we selected for our product are there for a good reason: they’re highly beneficial to your health.

We want to give you some information on what exactly burdock is and what it does, so check it out:

Plant Description

In Japan and Europe, burdock is cultivated as a root vegetable and frequently eaten in stews, soups, and stir-fries. Although being originally native to Europe and Northern Asia, it’s now widespread throughout the United States, where it grows as a weed and is not as revered as it is overseas.

Burdock has burrs that stick to clothing or animal fur. A member of the daisy family, it grows to a height of about 3 to 4 feet, and has purple flowers that bloom in the summer and early autumn. Burdock also has wavy, heart-shaped leaves that range in color from green to white, and the roots, which are used medicinally in the east, are brownish green to almost black on the outside.

What It’s Made Of

“Burdock consists primarily of carbohydrates, volatile oils, plant sterols, tannins, and fatty oils. Researchers aren’t sure which active ingredients in burdock root are responsible for its healing properties. But the herb may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects. Recent studies show that burdock contains phenolic acids, quercetin and luteolin—all powerful antioxidants.”


The root is also full of fiber, which adds to the effectiveness of natura fiber.

Medicinal Uses

Burdock has been used extensively for hundreds of years to treat a variety of ailments. Uses include:

Purifying the blood
Increasing urine production in an effort to rid the body of unnecessary, toxic liquids
Topically treating skin problems, such as psoriasis, acne, and eczema
So now that you’re more familiar with burdock, give it a try by incorporating natura fiber into your daily diet. You can add the healthy mixture to many common foods, such as smoothies, oatmeal, and sauces.