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Dietary supplement

Burdock Blend Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm Professional

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Burdock Blend is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm Professional with 2 active ingredients. 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 extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Burdock Blend by Herb Pharm Professional

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Certified Organic Extract Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (641 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Burdock Blend by Herb Pharm Professional is a 2-ingredient liquid herbal extract. The active ingredient is burdock extract, sourced from certified organic material.

It's blended with certified organic cane alcohol and distilled water to create the liquid form.

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 any of the conditions listed — acne, aging skin, breast cancer, common cold, or eczema. For all of these, the data we have shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness.

If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to see whether the evidence supports it for your situation.

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.

Burdock is generally well tolerated when eaten as food and for short-term use in healthy adults, though human safety data are limited. Allergic reactions are rare but possible — they include contact dermatitis and, very rarely, anaphylaxis.

Skin reactions (contact dermatitis) have been reported, especially with prolonged use of burdock root oil or plasters, and can appear up to a week after first use. Don't use medicinal amounts of this product during pregnancy — safety data are lacking and burdock may affect the uterus.

Avoid it while breastfeeding as well, since there isn't enough safety information. One case of liver injury was reported in someone taking a liver detox tea containing burdock and other ingredients, though it's unclear whether burdock alone caused it.

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 blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — such as warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel — double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. Burdock may theoretically increase bleeding risk with these medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Burdock Blend is a traditional herbal extract that's been used historically with a reasonable safety record in food amounts. If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this to your routine — the theoretical increase in bleeding risk needs to be weighed for your specific situation.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Avoid medicinal use.

Talk it over with your own healthcare provider to see if it fits your needs.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2019.

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 Blend, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm Professional
Barcode (UPC) 090700028312
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2019
DSLD ID 199913
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Burdock Blend by Herb Pharm Professional, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Servings per container
84
UPC/BARCODE
090700028312
IngredientAmount% DV
Burdock extract0 NP--
Certified Organic Extract Blend641 mg--
Burdock extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol, distilled Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use Shake well before using Add 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 4 times per day. Best taken between meals. Practitioner may increase dosage if desired.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children

Storage

Store away from heat & light

General

002

General Statements

Professional

Dry herb / menstruum ratio: 1:4.5

All of the herbs in this formula are individually extracted to ensure a broad spectrum of therapeutic plant compounds.

Formula

Arctium lappa

Burdock Blend Liquid Extract

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Formulation

Gluten-free

Certified organic by Organic Certifiers

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Burdock Blend by Herb Pharm Professional label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Burdock Blend by Herb Pharm Professional

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container84 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Certified Organic Extract Blend

641 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Cane Alcohol, Distilled Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Burdock Blend by Herb Pharm Professional Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Burdock Blend 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 extract1 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
The maker

Brand information

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

Herb Pharm Professional

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
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Burdock Blend by Herb Pharm Professional: Common Questions

Does Burdock Blend by Herb Pharm Professional interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Burdock Blend 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 Blend contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Can I take Burdock Blend if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data aren't there to support medicinal use during pregnancy — burdock may affect the uterus — and there isn't enough information to use it while breastfeeding either. Talk with your doctor about whether it's right for you.
Does burdock actually work for acne or eczema?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that it does. For acne, aging skin, common cold, eczema, and breast cancer concerns, we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether burdock is effective. Your doctor can discuss whether the evidence supports it for what you're dealing with.
What are the main side effects I should watch for?
Burdock is well tolerated overall, but allergic reactions — including skin rashes (contact dermatitis) and rarely anaphylaxis — can happen. Skin reactions may show up to a week after you start using it, especially if you use it long-term. If you notice any rash or difficulty breathing, stop and get medical help.
Is this product safe to use long-term?
The data support short-term use in healthy adults, but long-term human safety information is limited. Check with your pharmacist or doctor about how long you plan to use it.
What's in this liquid blend besides the burdock?
The liquid is made with certified organic cane alcohol and distilled water as the base for the burdock extract.

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Sources & How We Checked

Burdock Blend'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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