Burdock Root contains a number of medicinal properties that have been used traditionally for hundreds of years.
Burdock is considered to be native in Europe and Northern Asia. Burdock is widely cultivated in Eastern Europe,
especially former Yugoslavia, Poland, Bulgaria, and Hungary. The plant
is a member of the daisy family.
The plant has large
oval leaves, with broad pinkish flowers. It's roots are long and hard. In traditional medicine, the fruits, seeds, roots, and leaves
have been used as decoctions or teas for a wide range of ailments.
Burdock
is used by herbalists worldwide as a blood purifier, to treat a variety
of skin diseases such as abscesses, acne, carbuncles, psoriasis and
eczema. Burdock can be either taken alone or combined with other
remedies, such as Yellow Dock.
The
beneficial effects of this herb includes increasing circulation to the
skin, helping to detoxify the epidermal tissues. It is a popular
detoxifying agent that produces a diuretic effect on the body which aids
the filtering of impurities from the bloodstream. By promoting
perspiration, Burdock Root eliminates toxins through the skin.
Its
detoxifying properties aids blood circulation and produces a variety of
positive side effects. It contains inulin, a carbohydrate that
strengthens the liver. The high concentration of inulin and mucilage
aids in the soothing effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
Actions: Stimulant, expectorant, tonic, stomachic, antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, mild laxative, diuretic and diaphoretic.
Botanical Name: Arctium lappa
Status: Organic
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