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Arctium lappa
Western, TCM (Niu Bang Zi), Japanese
Blood purifier/alterative, prebiotic (inulin), mild diuretic, antimicrobial, skin detoxification
2-6g dried root or 2-4ml tincture 3x daily
Inulin, polyacetylenes, arctiin, lignans
Root used; nutritive; prebiotic; safe as food; "blood purifier"; combines well with dandelion
Decoction, tincture, capsule, food (gobo root)
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
May interact with diabetes medications, diuretics, anticoagulants
Pregnancy; dehydration; diabetes (monitor blood sugar)
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