Burdock Root: Earthy Prebiotic Botanical
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Burdock root (Arctium lappa) is an earthy, sweet root rich in inulin, a prebiotic fiber, and a range of antioxidant compounds. It adds depth to two Súp Wellness broths.
What is burdock root?
Burdock is a long, slender taproot, a staple vegetable in Japan where it is known as gobo. It has a mild, sweet, earthy flavor. Its notable constituents include inulin-type fructans (a prebiotic fiber), chlorogenic acid, and lignans.
How is burdock used in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, burdock root and seed (niu bang) were traditionally used as cooling herbs to clear heat and support the skin, and the root has long been eaten as a nourishing food.
Burdock and modern wellness
Burdock is notably rich in inulin, a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut microbes.1 Research also documents its antioxidant activity, tied to phenolic compounds like chlorogenic acid.2 In our broth, burdock contributes prebiotic fiber and an earthy sweetness alongside collagen from a long simmer.
How Súp Wellness uses burdock root
Burdock appears in our Dandelion Beauty & Liver Support and our Ginseng Burdock Vitality Recharge broths, where its earthy depth and prebiotic fiber round out the cup. It is a sensibility drawn from founder Jacqueline's roots in the An family culinary heritage.
Frequently asked questions
What is burdock root good for?
Burdock root is rich in inulin, a prebiotic fiber that supports beneficial gut bacteria, and it contains antioxidant compounds. It has a long traditional use as a cooling herb and nourishing food.
What is a prebiotic?
A prebiotic is a type of fiber that feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Inulin from burdock is a well-known example.
What does burdock taste like?
Burdock is mild, sweet, and earthy, adding savory depth to broth.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Súp Wellness products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Sources
- Burdock (Arctium lappa L.) roots as a source of inulin-type fructans and other bioactive compounds. PubMed 33641945. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33641945/
- Antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of the root extracts of dandelion and burdock. PMC11013470. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11013470/