Ever heard of burdock seed/fruit extract and what it can do for the skin?
April 5, 2023
Burdock seed or fruit (Articum lappa, or Fructus Arctii Lappae) is a powerful traditional herbal remedy often used to treat skin ailments like psoriasis and eczema, along with other immune deficiencies. It's been used for centuries in Asian and European cultures due to its impressive healing properties. Burdock seed extract contains antimicrobial compounds that have been found to help fight off bacteria, fungi, and viruses that can cause inflammation and infection. It's also packed with antioxidants which have inflammation fighting and anti-aging benefits to improve skin health holistically and naturally.
Additionally, burdock seed oil helps moisturize dry skin and reduce the symptoms of redness and itching associated with these kinds of skin conditions. Research has also found that burdock significantly inhibited antigen-induced β-hexosaminidase release-- in other words, the extract can aid in regulating normal immune responses, which is essential for subduing and preventing flare-ups of the skin from the root cause.
REFERENCES:
Sohn, E. H., Jang, S. A., Joo, H., Park, S., Kang, S. C., Lee, C. H., & Kim, S. Y. (2011). Anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects of butanol extract from Arctium Lappa L. Clinical and molecular allergy : CMA, 9(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-7961-9-4
de Souza, A. R. C., de Oliveira, T. L., Fontana, P. D., Carneiro, M. C., Corazza, M. L., de Messias Reason, I. J., & Bavia, L. (2022). Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Burdock (Arctium lappa L.) Extracts: A Review. Chemistry & biodiversity, 19(11), e202200615. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202200615