Everyone knows the saying “Clingy as a burdock”. It refers to the flower heads of the up to 1.50 metre high plant, which are equipped with strong barbs and like to get caught in clothing and hair when walking in nature. It was precisely these barbs that inspired the engineer Georges de Mestral to invent the Velcro fastener in 1948. When he applied for a patent two years later, he was one of the pioneers of bionics. However, the barbs, which incidentally are intended to aid propagation, are not the only remarkable characteristic of the burdock plant (Arctium lappa), which belongs to the Asteraceae family.<\/p>\n
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It is surprisingly undemanding in its choice of location and likes to settle in rubble pits, on roadsides, walls and fences. It is widespread throughout Europe, North Asia, Africa and North America. The young shoots of the plant can be processed into a tasty salad. However, it is not the flower heads that are of medicinal and cosmetic interest, but the roots. These are very fleshy and strong and can reach up to 6o centimetres deep into the ground. The healing properties of burdock root were already being utilised in ancient times. It is said to alleviate urinary tract problems and help with loss of appetite. Burdock extract was also used to treat liver problems and rheumatism. During the war years, when real coffee was in short supply, roasted burdock roots were used as a coffee substitute. The roots are also suitable for consumption. They can be prepared as a vegetable in a similar way to black salsify.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0Burdock root is rich in mucilage, inulin, essential oil, lignans, tannins and polyynes. Fructan, a water-soluble polysaccharide, has already shown impressive antioxidant effects in studies. The aglycone actigenin, a typical lignan of burdock, even has antiviral, phytoestrogenic and antitumour properties.<\/p>\n
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In the first year of burdock cultivation, when the summer is gradually coming to an end, the powerful root of the plant is harvested. A special extraction process is used to obtain the valuable burdock extract root oil. It was already considered an excellent hair growth remedy in ancient times and is still suitable for hair loss today. However, burdock root oil is primarily used for flaky, dry and sensitive scalps, where it usually shows very good results and is generally well tolerated. Burdock root oil is a real boon for coloured and damaged hair, as it nourishes it gently and makes it supple. Burdock extract is also a proven remedy for psoriasis and eczema. Other areas of application include blemished skin, seborrhoeic dermatitis and acne. The bactericidal substances contained in the essential oil show good results against staphylococci, which cause the inflammatory skin changes in acne. The ingredients of burdock extract can also reduce sebum production.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, burdock extract is an excellent cosmetic moisturising and binding agent. The oil makes the skin look younger and has a regenerating effect. The subtle fragrance is perceived by most users as very pleasant and unobtrusive.<\/p>\n
Burdock root oil can be used pure, mixed with other oils (e.g. for massage oils) or to enrich high-quality creams, masks and hair care products. It should be 100 percent pure and free from synthetic fragrances, colourings and preservatives.<\/p>\n
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Profile of burdock extract<\/strong><\/p>\n INCI: Arctium Lappa Root Extract<\/p>\n CAS number: 84012-13-5<\/p>\n EINCS \/ ELINCS: 281-658-8<\/p>\n Main constituents: Mucilage, inulins, bitters and tannins, essential oil<\/p>\n Uses: In shampoos, hair treatments and conditioners, especially against dandruff and hair loss, for skin care for eczema, psoriasis, acne and blemished skin.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We like to work with these raw materials containing burdock root:<\/strong><\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n Burdock with its countless barbs has always fascinated people. However, many people do not realise just how many cosmetic benefits the plant has. Whether for dry scalp, dandruff or acne – the oil from the fleshy roots is versatile and highly effective. The equally effective burdock extract is used in aqueous cosmetics, and both active ingredients (oil and extract) are even used in emulsions. Ask Cosmacon about the possible applications in sophisticated cosmetic products.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Literature:<\/strong><\/p>\n Arctium<\/strong>\u00a0lappa<\/strong>\u00a0(Burdock): Insights from ethnopharmacology potential, chemical constituents, clinical studies, pharmacological utility and nanomedicine.<\/a><\/p>\n Yosri N, Alsharif SM, Xiao J, Musharraf SG, Zhao C, Saeed A, Gao R, Said NS, Di Minno A, Daglia M, Guo Z, Khalifa SAM, El-Seedi HR.Biomed Pharmacother. 2023 Feb;158:114104<\/p>\n\n\n
\n\t Tradename<\/strong><\/th> Supplier<\/strong><\/th> INCI<\/strong><\/th> Remarks<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n\t Burdock Root Extract \u2013 Phytobasic<\/td> Bio-Botanica, Inc.<\/td> Arctium Lappa Root Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t BURDOCK ROOT 5:1<\/td> Bio-Botanica, Inc.<\/td> Arctium Lappa Root Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Burdock Extract<\/td> The Garden of Naturalsolution Co., Ltd.<\/td> Arctium Lappa Root Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t CUCUMBER EXTRACT 5:1<\/td> Bio-Botanica, Inc.<\/td> Arctium Lappa Root Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t BURDOCK Liquid B<\/td> ICHIMARU PHARCOS CO., LTD.<\/td> Arctium Lappa Root Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Phytexcell Burdock<\/td> Crodarom<\/td> Glycerin , Butylene Glycol , Aqua , Arctium Lappa Root Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Burdock Glycolic Extract<\/td> Greentech<\/td> Propylene Glycol , Aqua , Arctium Lappa Root Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t HAIRGROWJU<\/td> ACTYLIS<\/td> Arctium Lappa Root Extract , Butylene Glycol<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Equibiome\u2122<\/td> SEPPIC<\/td> Propylene Glycol , Aqua , Arctium Lappa Root Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Phytotal\u2122 OS PS<\/td> Crodarom<\/td> Glycerin , Aqua , Butylene Glycol , Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract , Arctium Lappa Root Extract , Lecithin<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Oily Skin Complex<\/td> Greentech<\/td> Aqua , Propylene Glycol , Arctium Lappa Root Extract , Nasturtium Officinale Flower\/Leaf Extract , Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Fision\u00ae Hair PF<\/td> Tri-K Industries, Inc.<\/td> Aqua , Hydrolyzed Rice Protein , Butylene Glycol , Panthenol , Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride , Arctium Lappa Root Extract , Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract , Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t PHYTELENE HAIR CARE EGX 232<\/td> Greentech<\/td> Butylene Glycol , Aqua , Lamium Album Flower Extract , Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract , Arctium Lappa Root Extract , Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract , Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract , Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t PHYTELENE COMPLEX EGX 252 BG<\/td> Greentech<\/td> Aqua (Aqua) , Arctium Lappa Root Extract , Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract , Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract , Hypericum Perforatum Extract , Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract , Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t PHYTELENE COMPLEX EGX 247 BG<\/td> Greentech<\/td> Butylene Glycol , Aqua , Nasturtium Officinale Extract , Arctium Lappa Root Extract , Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract , Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract , Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract , Saponaria Officinalis Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Pharcolex BX47<\/td> ICHIMARU PHARCOS CO., LTD.<\/td> Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract , Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract , Nasturtium Officinale Leaf\/Stem Extract , Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf\/Stem Extract , Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract , Arctium Lappa Root Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Pharcolex BX52<\/td> ICHIMARU PHARCOS CO., LTD.<\/td> Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract , Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract , Hypericum Perforatum Flower\/Leaf\/Stem Extract , Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract , Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract , Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract , Arctium Lappa Root Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Pharcolex BX32<\/td> ICHIMARU PHARCOS CO., LTD.<\/td> Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract , Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract , Nasturtium Officinale Leaf\/Stem Extract , Lamium Album Flower\/Leaf\/Stem Extract , Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf\/Stem Extract , Arnica Montana Flower Extract , Arctium Lappa Root Extract , Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract , Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t iPlant Antidandruff<\/td> KimiKa, LLC <\/td> Arctium Lappa Root Extract , Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract , Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract , Achillea Millefolium Extract , Ziziphus Joazeiro Bark Extract , Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract , Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract , Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract , Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex , Salicylic Acid<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t BIOEX ANTI-CASPA<\/td> AQiA Qu\u00edmica Inovativa<\/td> Arctium Lappa Root Extract , Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract , Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract , Achillea Millefolium Extract , Ziziphus Joazeiro Bark Extract , Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract , Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract , Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract , Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex , Salicylic Acid<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n Burdock root oil, the underestimated cosmetic ingredient<\/h3>\n