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Burdock Root
Posted by Peter (Los Angeles, California) on 07/06/2024
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THIS WORKED. I developed very painful neuropathy in my hands & feet last October 2023 which concerned me greatly. I took a host of supplements popular for neuropathy including Alpha Lipoic Acid, Benfotiamine, Lion's Mane, Lecithin, and MSM sulfur to name a few. They certainly did help blunt the pain and reduce the numbness but after several months I felt that my progress had plateaued. I found this review here on Earth Clinic and decided to add Burdock Root to my regimen. This did the trick. After several months I noticed a big difference in the pain and numbness. The added Burdock Root has made me pain free about 95 percent of the time. I've been taking it for about 2 months and will continue for at least 6 months. No side effects; just better living and renewed hope that I will completely reverse this neuropathy in the near future. I am already nearly there. I would wholeheartedly recommend this at a dose of 3 capsules 3 times a day for a total of 9 capsules daily. Earth Clinic comes through again!
Burdock Root
Posted by Peter (Los Angeles, CA) on 06/21/2024
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Burdock Root. I had been taking a host of other supplements for neuropathy which definitely helped with painful neuropathy in hands and feet but after a while I seemed to plateau with regard to healing the nerve damage. Once I added Burdock Root to my regimen, which I have been taking for 2 months since late April 2024, my healing increased and now I am virtually pain free which I was afraid I would never be. I plan to continue taking Burdock Root for a few more months at a minimum to assess its efficacy. I take 3 capsules, 3 times a day for a total of 9 as you did. I have experienced no ill side effects and I know the Burdock Root definitely helped resolve my problem with neuropathy more fully. I almost feel completely normal again without the agonizing pain in my hands and feet.
Burdock Root
Posted by Mama To Many (Middle Tennessee USA) on 08/06/2013
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Bernice, There are lots of different things people on Earth Clinic have tried... I would personally start with the turmeric and burdock root. They could be taken together. Also, the apple cider vinegar is good for many things, and I notice people use it for neuropathy. Burdock Root helped me with neuropathy a number of years ago. It took a couple of weeks of consistent use to see a difference. I didn't know about turmeric back then or would have used it, too.
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/neuropathy4.html#TURMERIC
Also, peppermint and St. John's Wort are good for the nervous system. You could make a quart of this tea and drink it daily. But I would give it a good month try before deciding it doesn't work. You could put 4 tea bags (2 of each type) into a quart jar and pour boiling water over it. Let steep for 15 minutes. Strain. Sweeten. Drink hot or cold through the day.
Lots of water is important to help the body flush itself of toxins. I would also try Epsom Salt Baths twice a week. (2 cups of the salt per bath.)
I hope you find some relief soon! Please let us know what helps you.
~Mama to Many~
Burdock Root
Posted by Ky Mama (Clinton, Ky) on 03/18/2013
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Several years ago I was having numbness/pain in my hands and feet, especially upon waking. It was very uncomfortable. I went to my doctor who said it was neuropathy. He offered pain meds and that was it. I did some research and found out that Burdock Root can help with that. I took three 00 capsules (that I made myself out of Burdock Root Powder I bought in bulk) three times a day. (5' 5'' and 125 lbs. ) Within a couple of weeks it was healed. You are supposed to take Burdock Root for at least three months when you take it. (I probably took it for at least 6 months. ) It is a blood purifier. It is a very safe herb - it is use for food in some cultures. This problem has never returned. I should add that I keep a pretty healthy diet, avoid MSG and artificial sweeteners and ingredients, drink lots of water, etc. If this were to happen again I would add 2 T. of Blackstrap Molasses a day as it is so high in nutrients and good for so many things.
Burdock Root
Posted by Ky Mama (Clinton, Ky) on 02/21/2013
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I had very painful neuropathy a few years ago. My doctor offered me pain meds and that was all he could offer. I read about Burdock Root being helpful for it. I took 3 capsules 3x a day. It can take a while for it to work but for me I was improving a lot in a week or two. It is recommended that you take Burdock for 3 months to maximize the effect. I took it for at least 6 months. This was several years ago and the problem did not return.
Burdock Root cleanses the blood. It is a vegetable, it is not dangerous to take this.
