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Dietary supplement

Burdock Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BIOVEA

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

Burdock Root is a dietary supplement by BIOVEA 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 organic fresh Burdock. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Burdock Root by BIOVEA

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: organic fresh burdock root in liquid form. The liquid also holds grain alcohol and deionized water as inactive ingredients to preserve and carry the extract.

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 does not establish burdock's effectiveness for acne, aging skin, breast cancer, common cold, or atopic dermatitis (eczema) — all six uses listed show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean burdock doesn't work for any of these; it means the evidence isn't established in our data.

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 a food, and it has long historical use with few reported side effects. However, human safety data for medicinal doses are limited.

Serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis are rare but documented, and contact dermatitis has been reported with prolonged use of burdock root oil or plasters. A single case of liver injury was reported in someone taking a multi-ingredient liver detox tea containing burdock, though it's unclear whether burdock was the cause.

During pregnancy, medicinal amounts should be avoided due to lack of safety data and possible effects on the uterus. There isn't enough safety information to use medicinal amounts while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

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 this product, double-check any blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs you're on — aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel, and similar medications — with the search tool below. Burdock may theoretically increase bleeding risk with these drugs, though it hasn't been reported in humans.

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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 is a traditional herbal ingredient with long-standing use and good tolerance in food amounts. If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting.

Pregnant or nursing — ask your pharmacist. The evidence we hold doesn't yet support its use for the conditions listed, so manage expectations about what it can do.

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 May 22, 2021.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand BIOVEA
Barcode (UPC) 818423021171
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2021
DSLD ID 248963
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Burdock Root by BIOVEA, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
818423021171
IngredientAmount% DV
organic fresh Burdock667 mg--

Other ingredients: Grain Alcohol, deionized Water

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

GMP Compliant

K Parve K-1604 (Kosher)

Formulation

Non-GMO Gluten free

Premium quality guaranteed since 2001. BIOVEA is committed to product quality to support you and your family's wellness goals. Because we feel so strongly about the quality, potency and purity of our products, we 100% guarantee your satisfaction with every purchase.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested daily intake: Take 30 drops, 1-3 times per day, or as needed in juice or water.

Shake well before using.

Precautions

Warning: Do not take during pregnancy.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.

Formula

K Parve K-1604 (Kosher)

General Statements

Guaranteed premium quality

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Burdock Root by BIOVEA label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Burdock Root by BIOVEA

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic fresh Burdock

Interacts with
122 drugs
667 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...

Organic fresh Burdock monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Burdock Root by BIOVEA 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 Root 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.

organic fresh 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
The maker

Brand information

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

BIOVEA

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Name
BIOVEA
Street Address
9160 E. Bahia Dr.
City
Scottsdale
State
AZ
ZipCode
85260
Web Address
www.biovea.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Burdock Root by BIOVEA: Common Questions

Does Burdock Root by BIOVEA interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Burdock Root 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 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 long-term?
Burdock is likely safe as a food and for short-term use in healthy adults, but human safety data for long-term medicinal use are limited. If you're considering regular use, chat with your pharmacist.
Can I take burdock if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — medicinal amounts should be avoided during pregnancy because of lack of safety data and possible effects on the uterus. There also isn't enough safety information to use medicinal amounts while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the side effects?
When consumed as food, burdock is well tolerated with few adverse effects. Serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis are rare. Contact dermatitis has been reported, especially with prolonged use of burdock root oil or plasters. One case of liver injury was reported with a multi-ingredient detox tea, though it's unclear if burdock was responsible.
Does burdock really work for acne or eczema?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that it does — all the uses listed, including acne and eczema, show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean burdock is ineffective, just that the evidence isn't established in our data.
What's in this liquid besides burdock?
The liquid contains grain alcohol and deionized water as inactive ingredients to preserve and carry the burdock extract.

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Sources & How We Checked

Burdock Root'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.

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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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