Known Herbal Formulas of Burdock

In the following list of formulas, I have noticed that Andrecht’s formulas are very close to the formulas taught by Dr. Christopher, found in his book called ‘The School of Natural Healing’. The differences I see between Christopher’s and Andrecht’s formulas are that some ingredients are added to or left out of Andrecht’s formulas, and while no quantities were listed in Andrecht’s formulas, if one were to use the herbs in the order laid out by Andrecht then the quantities of some herbs may be different than those quantities determined by Dr. Christopher as well.

Cirrhosis of the Liver
Equal parts of:
Fenugreek seed
Olive pits, crushed
Yellow dock
Dandelion
Burdock root.

In cases of venereal diseases:

For Gonorrhea, gleet

1 part Yellow dock root (Rumex crispus)
1 part Red clover tops (Trifolium pretense)
1 part Burdock root ( Arctium lappa)
1 part Slippery elm inner bark (Ulmus rubra: U. fulva)
½ part Myrrh gum (Commiphora myrrha, var. molmol)
(Christopher, 106)

Syphilis
2 t. Oregon grape root, cut or powdered (Berberis aquifolium)
1 ¼ t. Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
1 t. Burdock seeds (Arctium lappa)
1 t. Cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana)
4/5 t. Blue flag (Iris versicolor)
2/3 t. Prickly ash berries (Zanthoxylum americanum)
2/3 t. Blood root (Sanguinaria Canadensis)
(Christopher, 82)

Formulas used for pain relief:
1 C. mullein leaf and flowers
½ C. Coltsfoot leaves
½ C. Burdock root, chopped
¼ C. Juniper Berries
(Heinerman, 275)

Blood Cleansing Combinations:
Combination C-1
Yellow Dock Root
Dandelion Root
Burdock Root
Licorice Root
Chaparral Herb
Red Clover Tops
Barberry Rootbark
Cascara Sagrada Bark
Yarrow Herb
Sarsaparilla Root
(Andrecht, 11)
Combination C-3 (variation)
Cascara Sagrada Bark
Oregon Grape Root
Chaparral Herb
Burdock Root
Buckthorn Bark
Prickly Ash Bark
Peach Bark
Stillingia Root
(Andrecht, 11)

Combination C-3
Licorice Root
Red Clover Tops
Sarsaparilla Root
Cascara Sagrada Bark
Oregon Grape Root
Chaparral Herb
Burdock Root
Buckthorn Bark
Prickly Ash Bark
Peach Bark
Stillingia Root
(Andrecht, 27)

Red Clover Combination
2 parts Red clover blossoms (Trifolium pretense)
1 part Chaparral (Larrea tridentate)
1 part Licorice root (Clycyrrhiza glabra)
1 part Poke root (Phytolacca americana)
1 part Peach bark (Prunus Persica vulagris)
1 part Oregon grape root (Mahonia aquifolium; M. repens)
1 part Stillingia (Stillingia sylvatica)
1 part Cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana)
1 part Sarsaparilla (Smilax officinalis)
1 part Prickly ash bark (Zanthoxylum americanum)
1 part Burdock root (Arctium lappa)
1 part Buckthorn bark (Rhamnus Frangula)
(Christopher, 579)

Sinus and/or Allergy Combinations and Formulas:

Combination BC-10
Golden Seal Root
Capsicum Fruit
Parsley Root
Brigham Tea
Marshmallow Root
Chaparral Herb
Lobelia Herb
Burdock Root
(Andrecht, 93)

SHA Tea
1 part Brigham tea (Ephedra species)
1 part Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis)
1 part Golden seal root (Hydrastis Canadensis)
1 part Chaparral (Larrea tridentate)
1 part Burdock root (Arctium lappa)
1 part Parsley root (Petroselinum crispum)
1 part Lobelia (Lobelia inflate)
1 part Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens; C. minimum)
(Christopher, 583)

Arthritis and Gout Formulas:

Combination BC-1
Hydrangea Root
Brigham Tea
Chaparral Herb
Yucca Root
Black Cohosh Root
Capsicum Fruit
Black Walnut Hulls
Valerian Root
Sarsaparilla Root
Lobelia Herb
Skullcap Herb
Burdock Root
Wild Lettuce Leaves
Wormwood Herb
(Andrecht, 97)

Formula for arthritis-rheumatism.
4 parts Brigham herb (Ephedra species)
6 parts Hydrangea root (Hydrangea aborescens)
4 parts Yucca (Yucca species)
4 parts Chaparral (Larrea tridentate)
1 part Lobelia (Lobelia inflate)
1 part Burdock root (Arctium Lappa)
1 part Sarsaparilla (Smilax officinalis)
1 part Wild lettuce (Lactuca scariola)
1 part Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis)
1 part Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
1 part Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens; C. minimum)
1 part Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
3 parts Black walnut (Juglans nigra)
(Christopher, 593)

Combination BC - 2
Bromelain
Yucca Root
Comfrey Root
Alfalfa Herb
Black Cohosh Root
Yarrow Flowers
Capsicum Fruit
Chaparral Herb
Lobelia Herb
Burdock Root
Centaury Herb
(Andrecht, 146)

Blood Building Combinations:

Combination B-4
Red Beet
Yellow Dock
Strawberry Leaves
Lobelia
Burdock Root
Nettle
Mullein Leaves
(Andrecht, 143)

Compound Sirup of Burdock

“May be prepared as follows: Arctium, one pound; menispermum and celastrus, each, half a pound, euonymous and xanthoxylum, each, four ounces. Crush the articles; macerate in diluted alcohol wenty-four hours; transfer to a percolator, and treat with diluted alcohol till two quarts pass. Set this aside; continue the percolation with water till four quarts pass; add five pounds of sugar, and evaporate on a water bath till four quarts remain; when cold, add the first product. This is an excellent alterative and tonic preparation for most scrofulous and hepatic affections. If additional tonic action is required, four ounces of gentiana ochroleuca may be incorporated.” (Cook)

The Essiac Cancer Tea, created by Renae Caisse contains rhubarb, sorrel, slippery elm, and burdock. The Hoxsey Formula contains red clover, poke, prickly ash bloodroot, barberry, and burdock. (Burdock.4)