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Burdock root has a long history of traditional use and is valued for its naturally occurring plant compounds. It has also been traditionally used to support digestive wellness and the body’s natural elimination processes.* What makes burdock root unique, and why has it remained popular in food and herbal traditions around the world?
Interesting Facts About Burdock Root
Burdock is widely used in Japanese cuisine, where the root is commonly known as gobo. It is often prepared with carrots, stir-fried, and simmered in a sweet soy-based sauce. Flour made from dried burdock root can also be used in baking, while roasted burdock root is sometimes used as a coffee substitute or blended into beverages.
Burdock also played a surprising role in the development of the hook-and-loop fastener. In 1941, Swiss engineer George de Mestral examined burdock burrs under a microscope after noticing how easily they clung to his clothing and his dog’s fur during a walk. His observations inspired the fastening system he later patented in 1955.
What’s in Burdock Root
Burdock root contains a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds, including tannins, essential oils, inulin, alkaloids, carboxylic acids, and hydroxycinnamic acids.
Burdock root is a key ingredient in our product, “Coral Burdock Root.”
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Burdock root contains a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds. Coral Burdock Root provides burdock root powder and burdock root extract to support digestive health and normal liver function.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
