Title:Arctium Lappa and Management of Liver Functions to Detoxify the Bloodstream
Volume: 11
Issue: 5
Author(s): Mohaddese Mahboubi*
Affiliation:
- Medicinal Plants Research Department, Research and Development, TabibDaru Pharmaceutical Company, Kashan,Iran
Keywords:
Burdock, Arctium lappa, liver, enzyme, bloodstream, detoxifying.
Abstract: Arctium lappa or burdock (Compositae family) is a perennial plant, native to Europe,
Northern Asia, and North America. Burdock roots are known as detoxifying herb to clear toxins
from the bloodstream. It seems that its effects are on the liver functions as it is main part of the
body for detoxifying the bloodstream. The aim of this review article was to evaluate the potency of
burdock in the management of liver functions in detoxifying the bloodstream. The information was
extracted from electronic resources (Google scholar, Science Direct, Springer, Magiran). The results
of the investigation exhibited that the studies are limited to animals, but the results of investigations
showed that burdock roots detoxify the liver against ethanol, carbon tetrachloride (CCL4),
acetaminophen, cadmium, and zinc oxide by improving the functions of liver enzymes. The anti-
oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and prebiotic effects of burdock roots may be involved in its effects
on liver enzymes and detoxifying the blood. Large clinical studies are required to confirm its efficacy
on liver functions and detoxifying the liver.
