Figwort is traditionally used in herbal medicine to relieve the symptoms of chronic skin diseases, eczema, psoriasis, pruritus and as an analgesic. Burdock is traditionally used in herbal medicine as an alterative (blood purifier) to help eliminate toxins through the kidneys, skin, mucous membranes and as a tonic for the lymphatic circulation and to help relieve the pain associated with rheumatism.