- Organic Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum, Dipsacus sylvestris) Dried Root
- All Natural Herbal Supplements
- GMO FREE
- VEGAN
- MADE IN USA
- NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS
Parts Used: Root
Certified Organic
Country of Origin: China
Dipsacus fullonum, also called Dipsacus sylvestris, is an herbaceous biennial flowering plant from the family Caprifoliaceae, commonly referred to as the honeysuckle family. The plant grows anywhere between 1 to 2.5 meters in height and is characterized by its cylindrical-shaped lavender flowers that dry off to form cones of hard bracts.
D. fullonum is commonly known with the names of Wild Teasel, Fuller’s Teasel, and Common Teasel.
Benefits and Uses
- Improve digestion
- Increase appetite
- Remove excessive fluid from the body
- Improve liver functioning
- Strengthen and repair bones
Active Ingredients
- Iridoid compounds – cantleyoside, sweroside, sylvestroside, loganin, and loganic acid
- Phenolic acids
- Triterpenes
- Xanthones
- Benzophenones
- Carotenoids
- Inulin
Traditional Uses
Common teasel’s root has been traditionally used to treat warts, sores, improve digestion, and increase appetite. It is also used in traditional medicine to improve liver functioning, strengthen bones, and regenerate bone tissues.
Modern Uses
D. fullonum’s root is commonly used in herbal medicine for Lyme disease. It is also used to improve blood circulation, strengthen and repair bones, tissues, and tendons, and support and improve kidney and liver functions.
Fun Fact
The word ‘Dipsacus’ is derived from a Greek word, which means ‘to be thirsty’, referring to the cups formed by its sessile leaves that collect rain water.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. Results may vary based on individual user and are not guaranteed.