Depurative, mild laxative, mild diuretic, bitter, diaphoretic, antirheumatic, antibiotic, orexigenic. The herb is specifically indicated as a poultice for boils and abscesses, the root for psoriasis and the dry and desquamatory phase of eczema. Burdock through bitter stimulation of the digestive juices and bile secretion and it will thus aid digestion and stimulate the appetite. It has been used in anorexia nervosa and similar conditions. It can also aid kidney function. Its antimicrobial property, together with its diuretic action makes it useful for treating cystitis. Both the roots and leaves can be used to treat rheumatism and gout because they encourage the elimination of uric acid via the kidneys. Externally it may be used as a compress or poultice to speed up the healing of wounds and ulcers. Eczema and psoriasis may also be treated in this way, although it is important to address the underlying imbalance at the same time. In Asia, the root fibre has been shown to protect rats from the toxicity of various food colours. ~*~ www.SLYcrafts.com offers this Botanical in powder for easy to make capsules. SLYcrafts also sells Cap-M-Quik & gel caps. ~*~..... ~*~*~*~*~ ~*~ As always SLYcrafts packages with TLC & Fair Shipping . USA only ~*~ ~*~*~*~*~