Burdock herb is a traditional medicinal plant and dried burdock root was used extensively in Europe, India and China to treat respiratory disorders, abscesses, joint pain, urinary problems, and to overcome serious health problems by stimulating cell regeneration, detoxification and cleansing. American herbalists have used the Burdock roots and seeds as a blood purifier and pain reliever for more than two centuries. The botanical name of Burdock is Arctium lappa and it belongs to the daisy (Compositae) / aster (Asteraceae) family. Some of the common names by which Burdock is known are Turkey Burrseed, Hurr-Bur, Gobo, Bardana, Burr Seed, Clotbur, Cocklebur, Hardock, Lappa, Grass Burdock, Hareburr, Beggar's Buttons, Thorny Burr, Cockle Buttons, Love Leaves, and Happy Major. This medication is used in the treatment of fever, cancer, fluid retention, kidney stones, bacterial and fungal infections, including ringworm, urinary tract infections, and acne. Its antibacterial effects may also promote wound healing and help treat ulcers.