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Burdock Root is a popular herbal remedy around the world.  The Japanese, actually consume Burdock regularly as a vegetable.  For the rest of the world, Burdock Root has many actions and uses as an herbal nutritional supplement.  No claims are made for its use, but the theory and hope of users is that it is thought to be helpful as a diuretic, to possibly help cleanse the blood, potentially support liver and gallbladder function and hopefully stimulate the immune system.  Burdock has also been used to help skin disorders like bruises and boils and in hopes of relieving gout symptoms.  Considered a very safe herb, Burdock Root is typically available in combination with other herbs as a tea, tincture and in capsule form.