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Burdock Root Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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Powder 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 Root Powder 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 Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita 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 Powder by TerraVita

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 powder is pure burdock root — one single active ingredient with no fillers or inactive ingredients listed. Burdock is a root vegetable that's been used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries, and this product is just the dried, ground form of 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 effectiveness data we hold on burdock for acne, aging skin, breast cancer, common cold, and eczema all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That means the science isn't there yet to say whether it works for these uses — not that it doesn't work, just that we don't have enough solid research to be confident either way.

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 it's likely safe for short-term use in healthy adults, though human safety data remain limited. It's been used traditionally with few reported side effects.

Allergic reactions are rare but possible, including contact dermatitis and in very rare cases anaphylaxis. There's also one reported case of liver disease in someone taking an herbal tea with burdock and other ingredients — it's unclear whether burdock was the culprit.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data advise against medicinal amounts — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.

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, clopidogrel, or others — check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product. Burdock may theoretically increase bleeding risk.

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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 powder is a single-ingredient product that's historically been well tolerated and commonly used as food. If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, check your exact medications before starting.

There isn't enough evidence to claim it works for acne, skin aging, cancer, cold, or eczema, and safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding isn't well established — talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.

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 Jan 25, 2013.

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 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435109851
Net contents 1 oz.
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2013
DSLD ID 17320
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Burdock Root Powder by TerraVita, 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:
0.25 tsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 tsp
Servings per container
48
UPC/BARCODE
064435109851
IngredientAmount% DV
Burdock450 mg--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hermetic seal under cap for safety and freshness.

FINE WHOLE HERBS

Guaranteed for Potency, Consistency, and Freshness! Best Before NOV 2010

Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

To maintain freshness, protect from humidity.

Formulation

Contains no sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg or preservatives.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by the FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Burdock Root Powder by TerraVita label

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Burdock Root Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Burdock Root Powder by TerraVita

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

Serving size0.25 tsp Dosage formPowder Servings per container48 Amounts shown are per serving.

Burdock

Interacts with
122 drugs
450 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
Interaction report

Burdock Root Powder by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Burdock 122

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Burdock Root Powder 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 Powder 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 Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
TerraVita
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
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Burdock Root Powder by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Burdock Root Powder by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Burdock Root Powder 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 Powder 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 this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against medicinal amounts of burdock during pregnancy due to lack of safety information and possible effects on the uterus. Similarly, there isn't enough safety information for medicinal use while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
What are the side effects?
Burdock is well tolerated when eaten as food, and adverse effects are rare overall. Allergic reactions — including contact dermatitis and very rarely anaphylaxis — can occur. There's also one reported case of liver inflammation in someone taking an herbal blend with burdock, though it's unclear whether burdock was responsible.
Does burdock actually work for acne or eczema?
We don't have enough reliable research to say whether burdock works for acne, eczema, or the other conditions listed on this product. The evidence isn't established in our data.
Is this just the root, or are there fillers mixed in?
This is pure burdock root powder with no fillers or inactive ingredients listed — it's a single-ingredient product.
Can I use this long-term?
Burdock is likely safe for short-term use in healthy adults, but human safety data for long-term use are limited. If you're thinking about taking it regularly, talk with your pharmacist or doctor.

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The Full Monographs Behind Burdock Root Powder’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 Powder'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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