Description
A standardized extract from the root of greater burdock (Arctium lappa), containing inulin-type fructans, lignans (notably arctiin and arctigenin), and polyphenols. Used in detoxification supplements, prebiotic and digestive-health formulations, and skincare actives.
Light brown to brown free-flowing powder. Highly water-soluble.
We supply food-grade Burdock Root Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production. Organic-certified grades are available.
Common market grades include 4:1 Concentration Ratio (standard supplement grade), 10:1 Concentration Ratio (premium grade), 1 percent Arctiin (lignan-standardized supplement grade), and 20 percent Inulin (prebiotic-positioned grade).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering arctiin content (HPLC) or inulin content where applicable, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
Burdock root has a long history in both Western herbal medicine (where it features in classical blood-purifying formulas) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (niu bang zi, used for respiratory and inflammatory conditions). The fresh root is also consumed as a vegetable in East Asian cuisine, particularly Japan (gobo).
Industrial production proceeds by hot-water extraction of dried, sliced burdock root, followed by concentration and either spray-drying for standard extracts or further purification for lignan-standardized or inulin-enriched fractions.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient by the U.S. FDA, the European Food Safety Authority, and equivalent regulators worldwide as a traditional food source.
The lignan arctigenin has been studied for anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities. Inulin-type fructans support prebiotic positioning consistent with established health claims for fructan ingredients.
Strategic positioning combines traditional herbal medicine products, detoxification and skin-health supplements, and emerging prebiotic and digestive-health applications.
Where it is used
- Detoxification and cleanse-positioned dietary supplements
- Prebiotic and digestive-health formulations (inulin-positioned grades)
- Skin-clarifying and acne-support supplement formulations
- Traditional medicine product formulations (Western herbal and TCM niu bang zi)
- Cosmetic skincare: scalp tonic and skin-clarifying topical formulations
- Herbal tea and functional beverage applications
- Veterinary applications for skin and coat support
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light brown to brown free-flowing powder |
| Concentration ratio | 4:1 / 10:1 (grade dependent) |
| Arctiin content (HPLC, where standardized) | ≥ 1% |
| Inulin content (where standardized) | ≥ 20% |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Source | Arctium lappa dried roots |
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