Burdock

What is Burdock extract, and what species does it come from?

Burdock extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Arctium lappa, a plant in the Asteraceae family, native to Europe and northern Asia. The extract is made from the root. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Burdock does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the root of Burdock (Arctium lappa). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Burdock are available?

Burdock (Arctium lappa) is available from Bio-Botanica as alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, fluid extract, powdered extract, and propylene glycol extract. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Burdock originate?

Burdock (Arctium lappa) is native to Europe and northern Asia. Bio-Botanica sources raw Burdock against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Burdock extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. Burdock is offered in alcohol-free forms including alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, powdered extract, and propylene glycol extract, and in ethanol-based forms including fluid extract. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is Burdock extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Burdock (Arctium lappa) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Burdock material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Burdock extract suited for?

Burdock (Arctium lappa) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Burdock extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Burdock (Arctium lappa) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Burdock extract?

Every Burdock (Arctium lappa) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Burdock extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Burdock (Arctium lappa) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Burdock extract manufactured and tested?

Burdock (Arctium lappa) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.