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Another treatment for Gout is the ingestion of burdock root. Burdock root has been used as a cleanser of the blood and as treatment for arthritic problems for centuries. Burdock root has purifying and cleansing properties. It can aid in the removal of excess uric acid from the body.
Burdock is also used for high blood pressure, âhardening of the arteries â (arteriosclerosis), and liver disease. Some people use burdock to increase sex drive. Burdock is applied to the skin for dry skin (ichthyosis), acne, psoriasis, and eczema.Burdock has been associated with poisonings because some products have been contaminated with root of belladonna or deadly nightshade. These herbs contain a poisonous chemical called atropine.here's is not enough information to know if burdock is safe when taken in medicinal doses. Burdock may cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to certain flowers and herbs. When applied to the skin, it can cause a rash.