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Burdock ( Arctium lappa ) extract ; Arctiin .
In traditional Chinese medicine, Burdock Root, in combination with other herbs, is used to treat sore throats, tonsillitis, colds, and even measles. It is eaten as a vegetable in Japan and elsewhere. Burdock is a mild laxative. It also aids in the elimination of uric acid. The herb contains polyacetylenes that have both anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties. By improving the function of many organs of elimination (liver, kidneys, bowels), many health conditions can be improved. Burdock Root contains high amounts of inulin and mucilage. This may explain its soothing effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Bitter constituents in the root may also explain the traditional use of Burdock to improve digestion. The polyacetylene constituents have also been shown to have anti-microbial activity. Burdock Root (and the fruit) also have the ability to mildly lower blood sugar (hypoglycemic effect).
Burdock oligosaccharide (BOS, molecular formula GF13), is a crude, functionality low fructosan, belong to Inulin, extracted from burdock. Its molecule structure, molecular weight and function definitude and is an exclusive polymerization degree (DP) and the most bio-active inducement Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) in the world by now. ( There are no evidence proved that the FOS whose DP less than 8 have bio-active inducement function. But the FOS DP is only 3-8 that sold in the market).
Anti-bacterial or fungal infections. Its found in Europe and Asia and has been used by the Chinese and Japanese for many years to treat all kinds of problems such as colds and flu. It has also been used to treat problems with the kidneys.
Burdock ( Arctium lappa ) extract ; Arctiin