Certain components of burdock were shown to stop the growth of bacteria and fungi in lab studies. In animal experiments, the root extract lowered blood sugar, stimulated uterine contractions, induced an immune response, and protected against DNA mutations. A clinical study found that application of a cream containing burdock extract improved the appearance of wrinkled skin.

Some burdock teas are contaminated with alkaloids such as atropine from the belladonna plant, which can cause undesirable effects on the nervous system. Burdock is also one of the ingredients in the herbal tea Essiac, which is promoted as an alternative cancer treatment.

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To treat cancer
Evidence is lacking to support this claim.

To lower blood sugar in diabetes
A small study found that burdock reduced proteinuria and improved post-meal blood glucose levels and lipid metabolism in patients with diabetic nephropathy.

To treat eczema and psoriasis
Evidence is lacking to support this claim.

To treat AIDS
Evidence is lacking to support this claim.

To treat microbial infections
Although certain compounds in burdock can stop the growth of bacteria and fungi in lab studies, human data are lacking.

To promote urination
Evidence is lacking to support this claim.

To reduce wrinkles
One clinical study found that application of a cream containing burdock extract improved the appearance of wrinkled skin. More studies are needed to confirm this effect.

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