{"id":6579,"date":"2019-05-31T07:27:20","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T07:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=6579"},"modified":"2021-06-09T17:31:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T17:31:51","slug":"10-healing-powers-of-burdock-root","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/10-healing-powers-of-burdock-root\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Healing Powers of Burdock Root"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It may seem rather unbelievable that there could be a herb out there that is capable of purifying the blood and fighting arthritis off at the same time, but that herb actually exists. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burdock and the root, in particular, is well known for its powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties, meaning that it is effective when it comes to anything from curing skin conditions to bringing about a boost in a person’s overall health and wellbeing. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The potential of the humble burdock root in terms of its healing power is quite significant. With a blend of carbohydrates, oils and extremely powerful antioxidants, the roots hols the most benefits to users and there are lots of examples from alternative medicine as to how this ingredient has been used in the past and is still being used today. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a list of 8 of the most potent healing powers of burdock root, presented as examples of ailments it can help to address.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.     Acne and Eczema <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A very large percentage of the population will struggle with and suffer from skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis <\/a>at some stage in their lives. These unpleasant skin afflictions can be just as iterating as they are painful, and the scars can go way further than skin deep. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often, people who suffer from acne, for instance, report on how the condition impacts negatively upon their mental health and psychological wellbeing. Burdock root could well be the answer to the prayers of so many, as its antifungal and antibiotic properties make it particularly effective in the fight against acne-causing bacteria. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application of burdock root kills the bacteria that infests cracked skin and causes acne, as well as providing a natural treatment to conditions such as eczema. Historically, burdock root was used in British folk medicine to improve the complexion of the skin, and whilst this is not one of its modern uses, it’s easy to see how this would’ve been interpreted.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2.     Promotes Hair Growth<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most effective ways to stimulate hair growth is to find a way of improving the flow of blood and the circulation of blood on the scalp. Burdock root stimulates hair growth in precisely this way, as it is rich in phytosterols and essential fatty acids, which help a person maintain a healthy scalp. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The maintenance of a healthy scalp ensures the perfect conditions for the promotion of natural hair growth and a natural remedy like burdock root, is a holistic way of aiding this process. Interestingly, burdock root<\/a> is also effective when it comes to the treatment of dandruff and other dry scalp conditions. The most effective way of using the burdock root for hair growth is with topical application, whereby the user used burdock root as a rinse when washing the hair. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The solution can either be diluted with water or just an unadulterated lotion derived from the root.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3.     Regulates Blood Sugar<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the millions of people around the world who suffer from type 2 diabetes, burdock root could prove to be a useful tool when it comes to the regulation of blood sugar<\/a> levels. Many people are yet to try this natural remedy but research has proven that a solution made from burdock root has powerful blood sugar lowering properties. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has to be said that the bulk of this research has been conducted with animal subjects, and so more thorough trials and investigations are necessary. Whilst caution should be exercised, there is a good reason to be hopeful as the science behind the findings is pretty conclusive. It isn’t rocketing science to understand that the fiber within burdock is useful in preventing the absorption of certain sugars, and so even if human trials are few and far between, the expectation is that they should prove to be positive. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are new breakthroughs all the time with diabetes research.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4.     Protects Liver<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important determining factors for a person\u2019s overall health and wellbeing has to be the health of the liver, as this vital organ is responsible for so many important bodily functions. Firstly, the liver is responsible for cleaning toxins <\/a>from the blood, but it also removes waste from the blood as well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, anything that supports or boosts liver function can only be a good thing. Burdock root can be one of those good things, as it is more than able to help a person maintain a healthy liver. By promoting the production of bile, which most people know comes from the liver, burdock root can assists the body in its secretion and excretion of unwanted waste products from the blood. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the case of an already unhealthy liver, burdock root has been found to be useful in treating the livers of people who may have compromised organ function due to alcohol or drug misuse.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5.     Improves Kidney Function<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another of the body\u2019s organs that burdock root can be very beneficial for, the kidneys are responsible for the removal of waste and excess water from the blood. These waste products end up forming our urine and for this to be a healthy and well-functioning process, the presence of healthy and well-functioning kidneys <\/a>is a necessity. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burdock roots have a diuretic action, which works to the benefit of the kidneys as it eliminates excess water quickly and effectively by bringing about an increase in urine output. Kidney disorders such as the development of kidney stones can also be prevented with the use of burdock root, as its detoxifying properties help to keep the kidneys clean by removing unwanted toxins. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The humble burdock root then, good for the liver and good for the kidneys. Surely this is something everyone could benefit from using.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6.     Prevents Cancer<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Amazingly, burdock has anti-cancer and anti-tumor-forming properties. It is hard to believe for some people that something which occurs naturally can be effective in preventing or treating cancer<\/a>, as we have become accustomed to accepting and opting for the method of modern medicine when it comes to all things cancer, but the effectiveness of burdock has led to being it being referred to as a top cancer healing herb. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the makeup of the burdock root, researchers discovered a substance that is capable of reducing and even inhibiting cell mutation, which can prevent cancer from spreading. The effectiveness of burdock root varies from cancer to cancer, due to the differences in body tissue at different parts of the body, but the potential is blatant and needs to be explored in much more detail, ideally with more funding from the health sector. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holistic and natural remedies for the prevention and treatment of cancer are on the rise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7.     Fights Arthritis<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The swelling and associated joint pain that any arthritis <\/a>sufferer will be familiar with can make each day seem like a chore, as even the most simple of tasks can seem to take an age and cause wide-ranging and long-lasting pain. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suffering from arthritis really is no joke for the millions of people affected. Burdock root could be a natural way to help reduce this swelling and joint pain, and a natural way for that matter too. Burdock root is widely understood to have powerful anti-inflammatory properties, meaning that it can not only help to alleviate the pain and swelling felt by arthritis sufferers, but by people affected by other conditions too, such as gout and sciatica. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is effective at this as it is able to reduce the swelling around the affected joints, making life a little bit easier for those who live their lives in pain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. <\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>How to Use It<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to harness the healing powers of the burdock root, it is obviously very important to gain an understanding as to how to use it. Medicinally, burdock root is used in a number of different forms, from dried root powder to fluid extracts, right through to capsules and supplements<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By far the easiest, and probably the most natural way to use this wonder herb though, is by boiling it into a tea and either consuming it as a hot beverage or by applying the cooled tea onto the skin topically. When it comes to improving your general health, adding in a cup or two of burdock root tea to your daily diet can be very beneficial, giving a person all of the above-mentioned health benefits long before any problems start to rear their ugly heads. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has been said a million times before that the prevention is better than the cure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Improve Your Cholesterol Profile
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There are two types of cholesterol <\/a>floating in our bloodstream. The first type, HDL (high-density lipoprotein,) is good for you and essential for optimal heart health. The harmful kind of cholesterol, LDL \u2013 is the type of lipoprotein that causes blocked arteries and coronary artery disease.
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Increases in blood levels of LDL cholesterol above 70-mg p\/dL put you in the high-risk group for developing CAD. It\u2019s important to note that increases in LDL production are the only risk factor involved in the development of heart disease.
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However, many lifestyle habits contribute to increases in LDL levels. A diet that is high in refined carbohydrates and trans-saturated fatty acids is terrible for the health of your heart because it raises LDL into the danger zone. Habits like smoking and excessive drinking also contribute to an increase in blood LDL levels.
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Research shows that consuming burdock root powder and extract oils helps to reduce levels of LDL, improving the health of your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Heal Stomach Ulcers
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The bacteria, H. pylori<\/a> \u2013 is responsible for the development of stomach ulcers. Stomach ulcers are a digestive disorder affecting the lining of the stomach. People with stomach ulcers may experience the production of excess stomach acid that results in symptoms of pain and discomfort.
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The symptoms occur whether the patient is eating or not, but may intensify during meals or drinking fizzy beverages.
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People with stomach ulcers need to be careful with their diet and avoid spicy foods. In most cases, the stomach ulcer resolves on its own, but in severe cases, doctors may prescribe medications to accelerate the healing process.
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Fortunately, there are natural solutions to solving the symptoms of pain and discomfort associated with stomach ulcers. H. Clinical trials show that treating patients with burdock powder at a ratio of 20-milligrams per day, helped to accelerate the healing process and reduce symptoms of pain and discomfort in the affected individual.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Assist Digestion
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If you have trouble digesting your meals, or you suffer from the effects of gastrointestinal disorders or disease, then adding burdock root powder to your diet plan helps aid digestion. People with food allergies, such as those individuals with celiac disease<\/a>, may find they develop symptoms of inflammatory bowel distress after eating certain carbs containing gluten.
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Consuming a few tablets of burdock root powder helps to reduce inflammation in the digestive tract. People with IBS or leaky gut experience an expansion of the intestinal wall that increases the permeability of the barrier.
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As a result, the inflammatory particles escape the digestive system, entering the circulatory system where they start to cause the onset of systemic inflammation
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Burdock root powder slows the inflammatory response, reducing symptoms of discomfort, bloating, gas, and pain associated with digestive disorders and disease. Consume two to three grams of burdock root powder with your main meal of the day to assist digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Balance Mood and Lift Depression
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More than 16-million Americans are clinically depressed, with millions more remaining undiagnosed. Depression <\/a>can ruin your mental health, devastate your self-image, and take the joy out of life.
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People with depression require counseling to deal with their negative emotions. People that remain undiagnosed or refuse to seek treatment are at risk of developing mental health complications that arise from the disorder.
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Doctors treat depression with the use of drugs to increase levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is the neurotransmitters responsible for making you feel happy. when you have diminished levels of serotonin, it feels like your interest and joy in life drains out of your mind.
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Medicines such as SSRIs show promise in treating patients with clinical depression, but doctors often over-prescribe these drugs to patients when they could get by with natural remedies.
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Consuming burdock root powder helps to increase levels of serotonin in the brain, helping to regulate mood and avoid bouts of depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Antioxidant Properties
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Living in a modern city means that you have high exposure to plenty of toxins throughout the day. From the food on your plate, the air you breathe, and the water you drink, there are toxins in everything we consume.
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The body relies on the lymphatic system<\/a> to absorb toxins and flush them from the body. When it becomes overloaded with toxins, we start to experience swelling in the lymph nodes around our neck, armpits, and groin.
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If you live in a region of the country with high pollution levels or heavy industry, then consider adding burdock root powder to your supplement regimen. The polyphenol antioxidants found in burdock root powder assist your liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system in removing toxins from the blood and tissues in the body.
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Add two or three grams of burdock powder to your daily supplement stack for added antioxidants that detoxify the body while enhancing immune function and protection from disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Slow the Spread of Cognitive Disease
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Nearly 6-million Americans live with dementia, with Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a> being the most common form of this cognitive disease. Alzheimer\u2019s affects more than 95-percent of all patients with dementia.
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Patients with Alzheimer\u2019s, experience a slow degradation of their cognitive functions, resulting in disruptions in thinking, memory recall, and decision making. Eventually, the patient experiences a full regression of their cognitive capabilities, and they can no longer fend for themselves.
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Watching a patient with Alzheimer\u2019s slowly fade away to a shell of their former self, is a heartbreaking experience, especially if it\u2019s a close family member. Unfortunately, there is no cure available to reverse the condition, and treatment can only slow the progression of the disease.
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The polyphenols found in burdock root powder can help in reducing the progression of the condition. Burdock root powder contains arctigenin, which lowers levels of beta-amyloid in the brain – a protein responsible for the advancement of Alzheimer\u2019s disease.
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