Ingredient

Burdock root

Burdock root is a wholesome ingredient featured in 27 Nourilo recipes — most often in soups and herbal & flower teas. It is traditionally enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Burdock root recipes for

Blood Sugar Balance · 12 Heart & Circulation · 10 Respiratory & Lung Wellness · 8

What human studies say about burdock root

Oxidative stress, inflammation · Randomized controlled trial, 60 participants · 2026
Compared with placebo, root powder was associated with higher superoxide dismutase and catalase, lower malondialdehyde and C-reactive protein, and smaller ovarian volumes. Hirsutism and menstrual frequency results are not reported in the abstract. Limitation: Small single-centre trial of 60 women, recruited by convenience sampling. The 460 mg/day dose is much smaller than typical food intake. PubMed 41757842
Diverticulitis recurrence · Randomized controlled trial · 2019
Acute diverticulitis recurrence was lower with burdock tea than with no treatment (5/47 [10.6%] vs 14/44 [31.8%]; log-rank p = 0.012). No significant difference was seen for diverticular bleeding recurrence. Limitation: Open-label design with a no-treatment control group (no placebo), so participants and investigators were not blinded. PubMed 31043657
Blood lipids, vascular elasticity · Randomized controlled trial · 2018
Lipid levels fell significantly in the exercise group and the exercise-plus-burdock group. The abstract reports no significant lipid change for burdock alone and no significant pulse wave velocity change in any group. Limitation: Very small groups (8-11 per arm). Burdock was not tested against exercise-plus-burdock in a way that separates its effect, and the burdock form and dose are not specified. PubMed 29154814

Most studies used extracts or doses that differ from home cooking. Full details in the Nourilo Research Library.

Recipes with Burdock root

Soups

Fresh Burdock, Green Radish and Chinese Olive Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing heat and soothing the throat

2 hr 20 min

Soups

Fresh Burdock Vegetable Soup

Traditionally supports against high cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar

2 hr 20 min

Soups

Fresh Burdock, Rice Bean and Mung Bean Soup

Traditionally clears heat and soothes inflammation

1 hr 10 min

Soups

Five-Colour Bean and Burdock Soup

Traditionally nourishes the five organs and supports the complexion and throat

6 hr

Soups

Burdock, Old Cucumber and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat and soothe the throat

1 hr 50 min

Soups

Shiitake, Wood Ear and Burdock Soup

Traditionally supports healthy blood sugar and blood pressure

2 hr 20 min

Soups

Sapodilla, Burdock & Carrot Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally nourishes the lungs and complexion and supports healthy aging

1 hr 45 min

Soups

Burdock Snow-Fungus Fig Pork-Bone Soup (niu bang xue er wu hua guo xi shi gu tang)

Traditionally clears heat and soothes the throat and lungs

2 hr 20 min

Soups

Burdock, Lion's Mane Mushroom and Snow Fungus Soup

Traditionally a gentle, immune-supporting family soup

2 hr 15 min

Soups

Phyllanthus, Black Fungus and Burdock Root Soup (You Gan Zi Mu Er Niu Bang Tang)

traditionally used to support blood sugar balance, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health

135 min

Soups

Burdock, Lion's Mane Mushroom and Snow Fungus Soup

traditionally associated with supporting digestive health and immune function

140 min

Soups

Burdock Root and Five-Vegetable Soup

traditionally used to support the body's natural elimination, reduce fluid retention, and promote healthy lipid levels

75 min

Soups

Burdock Root, White Radish & Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, ease throat swelling, and support the lungs during dry weather or after overindulgence

105 min

Soups

Five-Element Vegetarian Soup (Burdock, Daikon, Carrot & Shiitake)

traditionally used to balance body pH, support liver function, and reduce excess fat accumulation

105 min

Soups

Burdock, Goji Berry, Fig, and Carrot Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys, supporting immunity, and promoting elimination

75 min

Soups

Fresh Dendrobium, Huai Shan, Burdock and Chestnut Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the spleen and kidney, support blood sugar balance, and promote joint and cardiovascular health

110 min

Soups

Burdock Root, Phyllanthus (Oil Gan Zi) and Water Chestnut Soup

traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar levels and weight management

135 min

Soups

Fresh Dendrobium, Burdock, White Radish and Snow Fungus Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, clearing heat, supporting immunity, and helping prevent the accumulation of toxins

140 min

Soups

Burdock, Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus & Quail Soup

traditionally associated with strengthening immunity, supporting bowel regularity, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and reducing cancer risk factors

110 min

Soups

Solomon's Seal, Burdock and Corn Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, quench thirst, and support those managing blood sugar

2 hr 15 min

Herbal & Flower Teas

Burdock Cassia Honeysuckle Goji Chrysanthemum Tea

Traditionally supports liver function, brightens the eyes, and promotes bowel regularity

20 min

Soups

Burdock, Corn, Black Wood Ear and Carrot Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat, supporting immune function, and helping regulate blood pressure and blood sugar

1 hr 45 min

Soups

Fresh Burdock, Corn, Shiitake and Pork Rib Soup

traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels

105 min

Soups

Burdock, Green Olive and Radish Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, ease throat inflammation, and soothe a hoarse or swollen throat

2 hr 15 min

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