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Burdock 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Eclectic Herb

Burdock 400 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Burdock 400 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Burdock 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Eclectic Herb with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin conditions like acne and eczema, digestive support, diuretic ('detox') and blood purifier.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Burdock, Freeze-Dried. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Burdock 400 mg by Eclectic Herb

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: freeze-dried burdock root at 400 mg per capsule. The capsule itself is made from hypromellose, a standard plant-based capsule material.

Burdock is a root traditionally used in food and herbal preparations, and this version is freeze-dried to concentrate it.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Burdock product and its label doesn't state a use — see Burdock's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that burdock works for acne, aging skin, breast cancer, the common cold, or atopic dermatitis (eczema). For all of these uses, the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it.

If you're considering burdock for one of these reasons, you're relying on traditional use rather than proven benefit.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Burdock

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

When consumed as a food, burdock is well tolerated, and it has a long history of use with few reported side effects. However, human safety data are limited for medicinal use.

Serious adverse effects are rare but have been documented: allergic reactions (including contact dermatitis and anaphylaxis) and, in one case, drug-induced liver disease, though it's unclear whether burdock alone was responsible. Contact dermatitis has occurred after prolonged use of burdock root oil or plasters, with reactions appearing up to a week after first application.

Do not take medicinal amounts during pregnancy—safety data don't exist and burdock may affect the uterus. Avoid medicinal use while breastfeeding as well; there isn't enough safety information.

If you're pregnant or nursing and want to use burdock, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Burdock

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Burdock.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take any anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel), check your specific medications with the tool on this page before adding burdock. The interaction is moderate in severity and unproven in humans, but your pharmacist can assess whether it applies to your regimen.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Burdock has a long culinary history and is generally well tolerated as a food, but scientific evidence for its effectiveness against acne, skin aging, cancer, colds, or eczema isn't established. Its main interaction concern is with blood thinners, where a theoretical bleeding risk exists.

If you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, check with your pharmacist before starting. Pregnant and breastfeeding folks should avoid medicinal amounts.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Burdock 400 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Eclectic Herb
Barcode (UPC) 023363309016
Net contents 90 Veg Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2024
DSLD ID 316750
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Burdock 400 mg by Eclectic Herb, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Veg Cap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Veg Cap(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
023363309016
IngredientAmount% DV
Burdock, Freeze-Dried400 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Concentrated 4X through freeze-drying Freeze dried fresh for peak plant power Grown in the United States Naturally concentrated

No fillers Non GMO Gluten free

Vegan

Freeze-drying is the best method of preservation as it naturally concentrates the nutrients in the plant by removing only the water.

Nothing artificial - no fillers or additives.

Liver & cleanse support Small batch freeze dried

Formula

Whole herb Raw food

100% Kosher

Our burdock is locally grown and fresh freeze-dried in-house in small batches.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1-3 capsules per day.

Precautions

Keep away from children. Consult your doctor about herbs with pregnancy, infants or prescription drugs.

Consult your doctor about herbs with pregnancy, infants or prescription drugs.

General Statements

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Burdock 400 mg by Eclectic Herb label

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Burdock 400 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Burdock 400 mg by Eclectic Herb

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Veg Cap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Burdock, Freeze-Dried

Interacts with
122 drugs
400 mg per serving

Burdock is a traditional herb most often used for skin problems and as a so-called 'blood purifier,' but high-quality human studies are lacking and mo...

Burdock, Freeze-Dried monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Burdock 400 mg by Eclectic Herb Drug Interactions

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122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Burdock, Freeze-Dried 122

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Burdock 400 mg interact with 122 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Burdock 400 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Burdock, Freeze-Dried

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Burdock 400 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Burdock, Freeze-Dried1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking burdock with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.

In vitro research shows that lignans from burdock reduce rabbit platelet aggregation by inhibiting platelet activating factor. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Burdock, Freeze-Dried full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Burdock 400 mg, from the product label.

Eclectic Herb

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Name
Eclectic Herb
Street Address
755 NE 6th St.
City
Gresham
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97030
Phone Number
503.668.4120
Web Address
www.eclecticherb.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Burdock 400 mg by Eclectic Herb: Common Questions

Does Burdock 400 mg by Eclectic Herb interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Burdock 400 mg has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Burdock 400 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is burdock safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advise against taking medicinal amounts of burdock during pregnancy because there's no safety information and it may affect the uterus. Similarly, avoid medicinal use while breastfeeding—we don't have enough safety data. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're considering it.
What are the side effects of burdock?
When eaten as food, burdock is well tolerated. Serious effects are rare. However, allergic reactions (including contact dermatitis and anaphylaxis) and contact dermatitis from prolonged use of root oil or plasters have been reported. There's also one documented case of liver disease in someone taking a multi-ingredient herbal product containing burdock, though it's unclear whether burdock caused it.
Does burdock work for acne or eczema?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that burdock works for acne, aging skin, or atopic dermatitis (eczema). You're relying on traditional use, not proven benefit.
Can I take burdock with blood thinners?
Lab research suggests burdock compounds might reduce platelet clumping, theoretically raising bleeding risk with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. This hasn't been proven in people, but you should check your exact medications with the tool on this page and talk with your pharmacist before you start.
What is burdock used for traditionally?
Burdock is a root with a long history in food and herbal use for various conditions—acne, skin aging, colds, and eczema among them. However, scientific evidence for these uses isn't established in the data we hold.

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The Full Monographs Behind Burdock 400 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Burdock

Interacts with 122 drugs

Burdock is a traditional herb most often used for skin problems and as a so-called 'blood purifier,' but high-quality human studies are lacking and most claims are not well proven. It is wid...

Read the full Burdock monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Burdock 400 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Burdock 11 references
  1. Iwakami S, Wu JB, Ebizuka Y, Sankawa U. Platelet activating factor (PAF) antagonists contained in medicinal plants: lignans and sesquiterpenes. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1992;40:1196-8. PubMed
  2. Sasaki Y, Kimura Y, Tsunoda T, Tagami H. Anaphylaxis due to burdock. Int J Dermatol 2003;42:472-3. PubMed
  3. Rhoads PM, Tong TG, Banner W Jr, Anderson R. Anticholinergic poisonings associated with commercial burdock root tea. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 1984-85;22:581-4. PubMed
  4. Rodriguez P, Blanco J, Juste S, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis due to burdock (Arctium lappa). Contact Dermatitis 1995;33:134-5.
  5. Kassler, W. J., Blanc, P., and Greenblatt, R. The use of medicinal herbs by human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients. Arch Intern Med 1991;151(11):2281-2288. DOI
  6. Chan, Y. S., Cheng, L. N., Wu, J. H., Chan, E., Kwan, Y. W., Lee, S. M., Leung, G. P., Yu, P. H., and Chan, S. W. A review of the pharmacological effects of Arctium lappa (burdock). Inflammopharmacology. 2011;19(5):245-254. PubMed
  7. Breed, F. B. and Kuwabara, T. Burdock ophthalmia. Arch Ophthalmol 1966;75(1):16-20.
  8. Bryson, P. D., Watanabe, A. S., Rumack, B. H., and Murphy, R. C. Burdock root tea poisoning. Case report involving a commercial preparation. JAMA 5-19-1978;239(20):2157. DOI
  9. <p>Fletcher GF<span>, </span>Cantwell JD. Burdock root tea poisoning. JAMA <span>1978 Oct 6;240(15):1586.</span></p> DOI
  10. Latif A, Fichadiya H, Abid F, Capo G. Herbal Teas and Thrombocytopenia: A Curious Case of Yellow Dock and Burdock-Induced Thrombocytopenia. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med 2022;9(3):003247. PubMed
  11. Niazi B, Ahmed K, Ahmed M, Ali S, Song K, Elias S. Drug-Induced Liver Injury from Herbal Liver Detoxification Tea. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2022;16(3):612-617. PubMed

See these in context on the Burdock monograph →

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