What is Burdock Root?
Arctium lappa
Burdock Root
Arctium lappa
The root of burdock is used as an alternative in herbalism, meaning it's helpful in cleaning up our detoxification pathways such as the liver, digestive, and circulatory systems. When the guts and blood start to receive the proper attention, the skin will also improve—making burdock great for acne, eczema, and psoriasis. This abundantly growing ‘weed’ is useful as both wild food and medicine, as the root is loaded with nutrients and prebiotics. The root can be harvested fresh, then cooked, pickled (Yamagobo is a popular Japanese burdock root pickle), or dried for future uses.
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