Burdock Side Effects and Warnings

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Side Effects and Warnings

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Safety Issues

As a food commonly eaten in Japan (it is often found in sukiyaki), burdock root is believed to be safe. However, in 1978, the Journal of the American Medical Associationcaused a brief scare by publishing a report of burdock poisoning. Subsequent investigation showed that the herbal product involved was actually contaminated with the poisonous chemical atropine from an unknown source. ¹ Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not established.

Interactions You Should Know About

If you are taking insulinor oral medications to reduce blood sugar ,it is possible that burdock will increase its effect. ²

References

Bryson PD, Watanabe AS, Rumack BH, Murphy RC. Burdock root tea poisoning. Case report involving a commercial preparation. JAMA. 239(20):2157.
Bever BO, Zahnd GR. Plants with oral hypoglycaemic action. Q J Crude Drug Res. 1979;17:139–196.

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