Is Burdock Root Good for PKD Patients

2014-04-27 01:05

Burdock is a common plant which can be found al over the world. Its root is a herb, which has many health benefits and can be eaten as a food. Is it good for PKD patients?

-Purify blood

Kidney is an important organ to filter wastes from the blood. But PKD makes this function decline. The accumulated wastes and toxins will cause further damage to the kidneys. Burdock root improves the performance of organs which purify the body and eliminate wastes and toxins. And it contains diaphoretic properties which causes increased perspiration, which is essential in cleansing the body of toxins and wastes.

-Diuretic

Burdock root is a natural diuretic which can increase your urine output. Urination helps flush bacteria out of the bladder so as to reduce the risk of urinary tract infection, which is a common complication of PKD. Besides, urination can also take away wastes and small kidney stones from your body.

-Boost immune system

Burdock root contains many vital vitamins and other antioxidants, which can neutralize the free radicals in your body and protect you from aliments, such as cold. A good immunity can also help you stave off infections.

-Other health benefits

Burdock also has other health benefits, such as reduce heart disease and stroke, alleviate inflammation, treat fungal infection, lower blood sugar, etc.

However, burdock root is a good source of potassium. Per 100 g root contains about 308 mg potassium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Before the impairment of kidney function, moderate intake of potassium helps control blood pressure. But with the development of your disease, the damaged kidneys can not cleanse potassium from your blood and then you should limit the intake of burdock root. If you would like to know how much burdock root you can take, please contact online doctor.

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