Burdock root is widely reputed to have hair strengthening properties. As an oily macerate, it is a component of some shampoos and other hair care products designed to reduce hair loss and strengthen hair shafts. For example, the Ukrainian beauty brand Aromatika has a whole line of burdock shampoos that fight hair loss and dandruff, as well as prevent dry and brittle hair.
Greater burdock (Arctium lappa) is a species of plants in the sunflower family. It is native to most of Eurasia and has been naturalized in North America, Australia and New Zealand. Its root is widely used as a vegetable in some Asian cuisines due to its high content of dietary fibre, calcium, potassium and amino acids. Burdock root also contains lower amounts of tannins, B vitamins, vitamins C, E and K, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, sodium, and zinc.
Dried burdock roots have long been used in traditional medicine as a diaphoretic, diuretic, and a blood purifying agent. Burdock root oily macerate, also known as burdock root oil extract or simply burdock oil, us widely used in Europe as a scalp treatment. It relieves itchy and flaky scalp, eliminates dandruff, strengthens hair roots, makes the hair softer and tamer, restores its natural elasticity, flexibility and healthy shine.
The Ukrainian beauty brand Aromatika has released several shampoos formulated with burdock root extract. They include Burdock Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, Burdock Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo, Burdock Strengthening Shampoo, Burdock Vitamin Shampoo, and Burdock Shampoo for All Hair Types. All shampoos by Aromatika are free of SLS, ALS, parabens, and colourants.
Burdock Shampoo for All Hair Types is a perfect solution for everyday hair care. It contains a bare minimum of ingredients required to keep your hair clean and healthy. The product cleans the hair and scalp without stripping them of moisture and natural oils, as well as produces a conditioning effect due to containing burdock root infusion and oil. It prevents tangling and makes the hair more manageable.
Aromatika’s Burdock Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo effectively strengthens hair roots and speeds up hair growth by stimulating dormant hair follicles. Its key ingredients are burdock root, St John’s wort, yarrow, lime blossom and chamomile extracts, hydrolysed silk protein, creeping pine oil, and juniper oil. The shampoo effectively removes dirt and grime and helps to keep the hair healthy.
Burdock Vitamin Shampoo is formulated with burdock root extract, hydrolysed silk protein, hydrolysed soy protein, rose hip extract, ylang-ylang essential oil, and vitamins B3, B5 and C. The shampoo provides hair follicles with vitamins, amino acids and other essential nutrients, which helps to make your hair much stronger and tamer, as well as restores its natural shine.
Burdock Anti-Dandruff Shampoo by Aromatika eliminates the bacteria and fungi that cause dandruff. It contains burdock root extract, sweet flag extract, nettle extract, and hydrolysed wheat protein. These natural ingredients relieve itchy and flaky scalp, reduce irritation and inflammation, improve hair structure along the entire length, and enhance hair elasticity and flexibility.
Finally, the brand’s Burdock Strengthening Shampoo contains burdock root extract, hydrolysed silk protein, grapeseed oil and lavender essential oil. It provides hair follicles with essential nutrients, strengthens hair shafts and improves hair structure, makes the hair softer and tamer, restores its natural shine, helps to repair damaged hair, and prevents brittle hair and split ends.
You can buy natural shampoos with burdock root extract by Aromatika in our online shop Organic Store. We also offer burdock oil and hair care products with burdock produced by other brands such as EcoKrasa, Dr. Sante, Home Doctor, Green Pharmacy, Flora Secret, Pharma Bio Laboratory, Elfa Pharm, and more. Keep your hair strong and healthy with Aromatika and Organic Store!
