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Burdock root

Supplement botanical skin & hairgeneral nutrition
Aka: Arctium lappa, niu bang zi, gobo
Brands seen in Singapore: Nature's Answer, Swanson Vitamins, Frontier Co-op, Nature's Way, Nutricost
Not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, stop or change the timing of anything you take.
How to use
What it’s for
Traditional skin use — human evidence is preliminary
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Long record in traditional chinese medicine
  • Reviews map plausible anti-inflammatory pathways
Cons
  • Limited human evidence — mostly cell and mouse work
  • No standardised dose; extracts vary batch to batch
  • Pharmacokinetic and safety data remain insufficient
Sources
  1. Immunopharmacological potential of Arctium lappa L. in immune-mediated skin diseases: a critical review of experimental and clinical evidence (Front Pharmacol, 2025) · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “most data are derived from in vitro or murine models using heterogeneous preparations, with limited clinical validation … the evidence remains preliminary … a lack of standardized dosing, and the absence of robust randomized clinical trials.”
  2. Harnessing the power of Arctium lappa root: a review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic applications (Nat Prod Bioprospect, 2024) · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Arctium lappa, widely recognized as burdock, is a perennial plant that is employed in the realm of traditional Chinese medicine for a wide range of medicinal applications.”
  3. HSA — Guidelines on prohibited and restricted ingredients in health supplements and traditional medicines (Oct 2025), Annex A/B · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “The objective of this guideline is to highlight the substances of concern when used in HS and TM and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.”
  4. iHerb Singapore — Burdock Root category page (default best-selling order) · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Burdock Root”
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