Arctium Lappa Root Powder
Burdock root is widely consumed as a vegetable, particularly in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, and is regarded as safe in food amounts. Limited safety data exist for concentrated/high-dose powdered preparations, and use during pregnancy/lactation lacks robust safety data.
What it is
Powdered dried root of burdock (Arctium lappa), a traditional vegetable in East Asian cuisine.
Functional/herbal ingredient; source of inulin-type fructans; used in teas and supplements.
Why it's flagged
- limited high-dose safety data
- pregnancy/lactation caution
- rare misidentification risk
What regulators actually say
"Burdock (Arctium lappa L.) roots are a source of inulin-type fructans and other bioactive compounds with current and future perspectives for food and non-food applications."
"Arctium lappa root has been widely used in traditional medicine and food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Used in foods and dietary supplements; not specifically GRAS-listed as an additive
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as traditional food/herbal ingredient
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