Burdock Root
Burdock root has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine as a blood cleanser and remedy for various skin maladies and common illnesses such as cold, measles, throat pain, and tonsillitis.
Burdock root grows all over the world as a common weed and is easy to cultivate in a garden. It can be eaten raw, like a carrot. It is now commonly sold in health food stores. Choose burdock that is crispy, rather than rubbery. Burdock root is often found as an ingredient in teas.
| Serving size: |
1 cup chopped |
| Region: |
Throughout the world |
Health Benefits
| Blood |
Nature's best blood purifier. |
| Colon |
A source of probiotics and beneficial intestinal bacteria. |
| Digestion - General |
Stimulates digestive juices and bile flow. |
| Kidneys |
Improves kidney function. |
| Sexual Function |
Believed to be an aphrodisiac by the Chinese. |
| Skin |
Alleviates rashes, acne, abscesses, eczema, psoriasis, and skin infections. Is an anti-inflammatory. |
Nutrients
