Burdock root extract is obtained from the taproot of Arctium lappa through aqueous or hydroethanolic extraction. The extract is rich in inulin (prebiotic fiber), arctiin (lignan), chlorogenic acid, and polyacetylenes.
Burdock root is traditionally valued for its blood-purifying, detoxification, and skin-clearing properties. Modern research confirms its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and prebiotic activities. Commercially, burdock root extract is used in dietary supplements, functional beverages, skincare formulations, and traditional herbal medicine products.