RARE SPHINX
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Burdock
- Licence holder
- Rare Sphinx
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80073251
- Status
- Inactive licence
- Licence date
- 25 October 2016
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Sachet de thé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Arctium lappa Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:200 Dry plant equivalent : 30 milligramme | 6 Grammes | Not calculated |
| Arctium lappa Source : Écorce âgée Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:200 Dry plant equivalent : 30 milligramme | 6 Grammes | Not calculated |
| Arctium lappa Source : Écorce et bourgeons Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:200 Dry plant equivalent : 30 milligramme | 6 Grammes | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Not provided.
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes et adolescents | minimum: 12 years | minimum: 1 tea bag ; maximum: 2 tea bag | minimum: 2 Tous les jours ; maximum: 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic (Wichtl 2004; Bradley 1992; Wren 1907). < Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to induce sweating (diaphoretic) (Bradley 1992; Wren 1907). < Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an alterative (Hoffmann 2003; Wren 1907) to help remove accumulated waste products via the kidneys, skin and mucus membranes (Hoffmann 2003). < Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help alleviate the pain associated with rheumatism (Wichtl 2004; Bradley 1992; Grieve.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity/allergy is known to occur; in which case, discontinue use (Brinker 2007). But in most cases nothing.
- Contre-indications
Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family (Brinker 2007). < Do not use if you are pregnant (Brinker 2001).
- Précautions et mises en garde
All uses: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Oral uses: < Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes (Barnes et al. 2007; Brinker 2001). < Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are breastfeeding.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80073251
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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