- INCI Name:Arctium Lappa Root Extract
- Ingredient Name:Burbdock Extract
- Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Fungistatic Agent, Anti-Irritant, Anti-Microbial Agent
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin
- Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Natural, Naturally Derived
Bio-Botanica, Inc. Burdock Root is a product within the Ulmaceae plant family, known by its Latin name, Ulmus rubra. It contains key chemical constituents such as mucilage (up to 50%), starch, tannins, polyuronides, calcium oxalates, calcium, and vitamin C. This versatile product serves various functional categories in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, including digestive, respiratory, and immune support. It is also applicable in the cosmetic and personal care industry, particularly for skin and immune-related purposes. Native to North America, the medium-sized forest tree, slippery elm, has inner bark rich in mucilage, a starchy carbohydrate substance that, when mixed with water, swells to form a soothing and slippery gel. Mucilage is commonly used to offer support for mucous membranes, soothe the throat, and promote healthy digestion.