Burdock root can be used as a diuretic and a digestive aid. Burdock root has active ingredients found to promote blood circulation to the skin surface. Burdock root extract has shown to improve the appearance of wrinkled skin and the quality/texture of skin when applied topically.

Burdock root contains high amounts of phenolic acid, quercetin and luteolin, which are powerful, health promoting antioxidants.