Herbs for People & Pets: Burdock
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Burdock (Arctium lappa) refers to those burs that we most commonly associate with this plant (yep, those same burs that get stuck on our dog's fur). The plant can reach 6 to 8 feet in height and the burs only form during the plant's second year. The first year of growth is represented by a rosette of large, heart-shaped leaves.
What does burdock look like?
Burdock (Arctium lappa) refers to those burs that we most commonly associate with this plant (yep, those same burs that get stuck on our dog's fur). The plant can reach 6 to 8 feet in height and the burs only form during the plant's second year. The first year of growth is represented by a rosette of large, heart-shaped leaves.
How burdock helps the body:
Burdock's primary medicinal uses are for blood cleansing and liver, gallbladder, diuretic, and nutritive benchmarks. Burdock is known for its ability to heal and mend skin ailments like psoriasis and eczema that are caused by a malfunctioning liver. It is also known to specifically remove mutagen substances such as pesticides and airborne pollutants from the bloodstream before they cause harm to the body. Additionally, it can help improve allergies, arthritis, kidney stones, and bladder infections. This herb is also full of calcium, phosphorus, iron, thiamine, and riboflavin.
How burdock is used:
The roots of burdock are most commonly used for medicinal purposes. They can be included in both tinctures and decoctions. The young leaves of the plant can also be harvested and added to a raw salad or lightly cooked as you would spinach.
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