Burdock Root Extract (10:1) is a concentrated botanical extract derived from the root of Arctium lappa, a plant widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese Kampo medicine, and European herbal traditions for its detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and skin-purifying properties. At a 10:1 concentration ratio, this Halal-certified extract delivers a potent dose of inulin, chlorogenic acid, quercetin, and arctigenin — the key bioactive compounds responsible for its therapeutic benefits.
Burdock Root has a long history of use as a blood purifier and skin health botanical, and has gained renewed interest in the global beauty supplement and detox market.
Applications:
- Nutraceuticals (liver detox supplements, blood purifier formulations, digestive health)
- Beauty Supplements (skin-clearing formulations, beauty drinks, anti-acne products)
- Traditional Medicine (TCM blood-cooling and detox formulations)
- Functional Foods (prebiotic-enriched health foods)
Key Features & Benefits:
- 10:1 concentrated extract with detox and anti-inflammatory activity
- Rich in inulin (prebiotic) and antioxidant polyphenols
- Traditional use for skin health, liver support, and blood purification
- Halal-certified & food-grade quality
- Suitable for capsule, tablet, and liquid formulations
Root and seed are different ingredients
Burdock (Arctium lappa) root is rich in inulin-type fructans and caffeoylquinic acids such as chlorogenic acid. The lignans arctiin and arctigenin are found mainly in the seed (fruit), which is a separate herbal material. Ask which part the extract is made from, and do not apply data on burdock seed or isolated arctigenin to a root extract.
Solvent shapes the profile
A hot-water root extract carries much of the inulin, so it behaves partly like a soluble fibre and can be hygroscopic. A hydroalcoholic extract carries less fructan and relatively more phenolics. The extraction ratio alone does not show which you are buying, so ask for the solvent and any marker figure with its method.
Identity and allergy
Dried burdock root has in the past been contaminated with belladonna root, which caused poisoning from burdock tea. An identity test that would detect substitution is therefore worth asking for. Burdock belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae), so consider an allergy statement. It is often formulated with Dandelion Root Extract and Milk Thistle Extract.
What the research says
- Reviews in 2025 and 2026 found that most burdock evidence comes from cell and animal studies. Robust randomised human trials are lacking for skin conditions and blood sugar. [1][2]
- In a 16-week trial, 42 older women with metabolic syndrome took burdock extract, did aqua exercise, did both, or did neither. [3]
- Exercise improved insulin resistance. Arterial-stiffness measures improved when burdock extract was added to exercise; the abstract does not report this for burdock alone. [3]
- A related trial by the same team reported higher SHBG, oestradiol and DHEA-S with burdock root extract. Both trials were small. [4]
These summaries describe published research on the ingredient. They are not claims for any finished product; claims on finished products must meet the rules of the market where they are sold.
References
- Yang M, et al. Immunopharmacological potential of Arctium lappa L. in immune-mediated skin diseases: a critical review of experimental and clinical evidence. Front Pharmacol. 2025;16:1660352. doi:10.3389/fphar.2025.1660352
- Uzbekova AA, et al. Unveiling the antihyperglycemic potential of Arctium lappa L. (Asteraceae): traditional application, phytochemistry, and molecular insights. Foods. 2026;15(4):794. doi:10.3390/foods15040794
- Ha MS, et al. The combined intervention of aqua exercise and burdock extract synergistically improved arterial stiffness: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. Metabolites. 2022;12(10):970. doi:10.3390/metabo12100970
- Ha MS, et al. Exercise training and burdock root (Arctium lappa L.) extract independently improve abdominal obesity and sex hormones in elderly women with metabolic syndrome. Sci Rep. 2021;11(1):5175. doi:10.1038/s41598-021-84301-x
What to ask for on the certificate of analysis
- Botanical name and plant part (Arctium lappa root)
- Extraction ratio, solvent and carrier with its percentage
- Identity test able to detect substitution (TLC or HPLC fingerprint)
- Marker content and method, if specified (e.g. chlorogenic acid or inulin)
- Loss on drying, heavy metals and pesticide residues
- Microbiology: total plate count, yeast and mould, E. coli, Salmonella
- Batch number, manufacture and retest dates
