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Burdock Root 425 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitamin World

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Burdock Root 425 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 Root 425 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitamin World 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Burdock Root 425 mg by Vitamin World

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: burdock root at 425 mg per capsule. Burdock is a root vegetable used traditionally for various health purposes.

The capsule also contains three inactive ingredients — gelatin (the capsule material itself), vegetable magnesium stearate (a flow agent), and silica — which help hold and deliver the burdock inside.

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 for burdock's effectiveness is limited. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to support its use for acne, aging skin, breast cancer, common cold, or atopic dermatitis (eczema).

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the human studies just aren't robust enough yet to draw firm conclusions. If you're considering burdock for a specific condition, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current evidence fits 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 can happen — they range from contact dermatitis (a skin rash) to anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction).

There's also an isolated case of liver damage reported in someone taking an herbal tea that contained burdock along with other ingredients, though it's unclear whether burdock was the cause. You should not take medicinal amounts of burdock during pregnancy or while breastfeeding due to lack of safety data and possible effects on the uterus.

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.

Before you take Burdock Root 425 mg, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (anticoagulants or antiplatelets) — such as warfarin, apixaban, clopidogrel, or aspirin. Burdock may theoretically increase bleeding risk with these medications.

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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 Root might appeal to you if you're interested in traditional herbal support and don't take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs. If you're on any blood thinner — prescription or over-the-counter like aspirin — check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

Keep the pregnancy and breastfeeding cautions in mind, and talk it over with your own healthcare provider before adding it to your routine.

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 Oct 26, 2011.

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 Root 425 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Vitamin World
Barcode (UPC) 074312735417
Net contents 100 Rapid Release Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 26, 2011
DSLD ID 901
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Burdock Root 425 mg by Vitamin World, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
074312735417
IngredientAmount% DV
Burdock425 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

© 2009 Vitamin World, Inc.

Get healthy.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

NATURAL WHOLE HERB+

Formulation

No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Soy, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish.

Precautions

WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

General Statements

425 mg

Burdock naturally contains inulin and mucilage, plus polyacetylenes, natural compounds that contribute to its goodness. Burdock is often used as a holistic solution to today’s toxic world.

Traditional Herb

Vitamin World products are subject to critically stringent quality assurance analysis. Our state-of-the-art laboratory, manufacturing and packaging facilities insure the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. Your health & safety are our first priority!

Vitamin World’s Guarantee: We use only the finest quality herbs and spices. Each is screened and finely milled for quick release. Vitamin World’s preservative-free gelatin capsules contain pure milled herb powder. +Vitamin World’s Natural Whole Herb products utilize ground plant parts to provide the natural components in the amounts found in nature.

General

PROD. #3541 B3540 06C

Seals/Symbols

QUALITY ASSURED

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) to three (3) capsules three times daily, preferably with meals. Capsules may be opened and prepared as a tea.

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Burdock Root 425 mg by Vitamin World label

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Burdock Root 425 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Burdock Root 425 mg by Vitamin World

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Burdock

Interacts with
122 drugs
425 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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Burdock Root 425 mg by Vitamin World Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Burdock 122

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Burdock Root 425 mg interact with 122 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Burdock Root 425 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Burdock

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Burdock Root 425 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.

Burdock1 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 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Burdock Root 425 mg, from the product label.

Vitamin World

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Phone Number
1-800-228-4533
Web Address
www.vitaminworld.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Burdock Root 425 mg by Vitamin World: Common Questions

Does Burdock Root 425 mg by Vitamin World interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Burdock Root 425 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 Root 425 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.
Can I take burdock if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it. Medicinal amounts of burdock are not recommended during pregnancy due to lack of safety data and possible effects on the uterus, and there isn't enough information to use it while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether burdock is right for you in these situations.
Does burdock really help with acne, eczema, or other skin conditions?
The evidence isn't established in our data. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate burdock for acne, aging skin, or atopic dermatitis (eczema). That means human studies haven't been strong enough yet to say whether it works for these purposes.
What are the side effects?
Burdock is well tolerated overall, especially when eaten as food. Serious side effects are rare but can include allergic reactions like skin rash or, very rarely, severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). There's one reported case of liver damage, though it's unclear if burdock alone caused it or if other ingredients in the product were involved.
Is burdock safe for long-term use?
The safety data are limited — burdock is considered likely safe for short-term use in healthy adults, but we don't have enough human data to say whether it's safe long-term. If you're thinking of taking it regularly, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
What is burdock, and why is it in supplements?
Burdock is a root vegetable used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. It's been added to this supplement because it's been used historically for various health purposes, though modern evidence for most of those uses is still limited.

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The Full Monographs Behind Burdock Root 425 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 Root 425 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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