Solaray Burdock Root Arctium Lappa is a very common plant, and is often found in healthy skin formulas. The insulin content of burdock gives it the ability to promote the healing of sores. Solaray Burdock Root also has the ability to clear the blood of impurities and toxins. Studies have supported the ability of burdock to help restore liver and gallbladder function. In addition, clinical testing has also established both antifungal and antibiotic properties of burdock. Burdock can lower blood sugar, inhibit certain types of tumors and greatly contribute to the healing of specific skin ailments like leprosy and venereal disease sores.