Monograph: Burdock - Topical
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Date:
2018-10-30
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.
NHPID name
Arctium lappa ( Germplasm Resources Information Network Taxonomy )Proper name(s)
Arctium lappa ( USDA 2008 )Common name(s)
- Burdock ( Brinker 2001 )
- Burr seed ( Brinker 2001 )
- Cocklebur ( Brinker 2001 )
- Edible burdock ( Unavailable )
- Gobo ( McGuffin et al. 2000 )
- Goboshi ( McGuffin et al. 2000 )
- Great burdock ( McGuffin et al. 2000 )
- Great burdocks ( Unavailable )
- Greater burdock ( Unavailable )
- Hardock ( Brinker 2001 )
- Harebur ( Brinker 2001 )
- Lappa ( BHP 1996 )
- Niu bang zi ( Unavailable )
Source material
Root ( BHP 1996 , Grieve 1971[1931] )Route Of administration
TopicalDosage 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 requiredRisk 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
- The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the NHPD Quality of natural health products guide.
- The medicinal ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the Natural health products ingredient database (NHPID).
References cited
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Barnes J, Anderson LA, Philipson JD. 2007. Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition. London (GB): Pharmaceutical Press.
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Berardi RR, DeSimone EM, Newton GD, Oszko MA, Popovich NG, Rollins CJ, Shimp LA, Tietze KJ, editors. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care, 13th edition. Washington (DC): American Pharmaceutical Association; 2002.
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BHP 1983: British Herbal Pharmacopoeia. Cowling (GB): British Herbal Medical Association; 1983.
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BHP 1996: British Herbal Pharmacopoeia. Bournemouth (UK): British Herbal Medical Association; 1996.
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Bradley PR, editor. 1992. British Herbal Compendium: A Handbook of Scientific Information on Widely Used Plant Drugs, Volume 1. Bournemouth (GB): British Herbal Medicine Association.
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Brinker F. 2001. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 3rd edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications.
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Brinker F. Online Updates and Additions to Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 3rd edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2007. [Accessed 2007-11-21]. Available from: http://www.eclecticherb.com/emp/updatesHCDI.html
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CPA 2002: Canadian Pharmacists Association. Patient Self-Care. Helping Patients Make Therapeutic Choices. Ottawa (ON): Canadian Pharmacists Association; 2002.
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Grieve M. 1971. A Modern Herbal, Volume 1. New York (NY): Dover Publications [Reprint of 1931 Harcourt, Brace & Company publication].
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Hoffmann D. 2003. Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. Rochester (VT): Healing Arts Press.
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McGuffin M, Kartesz JT, Leung AY, Tucker AO, editors. 2000. Herbs of Commerce, 2nd edition. Austin(TX): American Herbal Products Association.
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USDA 2008: ARS, National Genetic Resources Program. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville (MD). [Accessed 2008-01-21]. Available at http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/tax_search.pl
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Wichtl M, editor. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals: A Handbook for Practice on a Scientific Basis, 3rd edition. Stuttgart (D): Medpharm GmbH Scientific Publishers; 2004.
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Williamson EM, Evans FJ, Wren RC. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. Saffron Walden (GB): C.W. Daniel Company Limited; 1988.
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Wren RC. 1907. Potter's Cyclopedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations. London (GB): Potter and Clark.
References reviewed
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Barnes J, Anderson LA, Philipson JD. 2002. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, 2nd edition. London (GB): The Pharmaceutical Press.
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Bisset NG, Wichtl M, editors. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals: A Handbook for Practice on a Scientific Basis, 2nd edition. Stuttgart (D): Medpharm GmbH Scientific Publishers; 2001.
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Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C, editors. PDR for Herbal Medicines, 1st edition. Montvale (NJ): Medical Economics Company; 1998.
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Mills S, Bone K. 2005. The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety. St. Louis (MO): Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.
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Peirce A. Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York (NY): The Stonesong Press, Inc; 1999.
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.