Monograph: Burdock - Topical

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Date: 2018-10-30

NHPID name

Arctium lappa ( Germplasm Resources Information Network Taxonomy )

Proper name(s)

Arctium lappa ( USDA 2008 )

Common name(s)

Source material

Root ( BHP 1996 , Grieve 1971[1931] )

Route Of administration

Topical

Dosage form(s)

Those suited to the allowable route(s) of administration. This monograph is not intended to include food-like dosage forms such as bars, chewing gums or beverages.

Use(s) or purpose(s)

Statement(s) to the effect of:

Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve skin conditions such as dry skin and eczema.  (Wichtl 2004, Bradley 1992, Williamson et al. 1988, Grieve 1971[1931])

Dose(s)

Adults:

Dose(s):

30 Grams , dried root

Directions for use: Apply to affected area as needed or as directed by a health care practitioner/health care provider/ health care professional/doctor/ physician.

See Appendix 1 for examples of appropriate dosage preparations and frequencies of use, according to cited references. The purpose of Appendix 1 is to provide guidance to industry.

Duration of use

No statement is required

Risk information

Statement(s) to the effect of:

Caution(s) and Warning(s): Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if symptoms persist or worsen. Contraindication(s): Do not use if you are pregnant.  (Brinker 2001) Known Adverse Reaction(s): Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs.  (Brinker 2007)

Non-medicinal ingredients

Must be chosen from the current Natural health products ingredients database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.

Specifications

References cited

References reviewed

Appendix 1: Examples of appropriate dosage preparations, frequencies of use and directions for use

TOPICAL:

Decoction:

30 g dried root (Grieve 1971 [1931])

Directions for use:

Place dried root in 710 ml (1.5 pint) of water, boil down to 475 ml (1 pint) (Grieve 1971 [1931]), let cool and apply as a poultice (Williamson et al. 1988) as needed.