Plant Information
Common Name: BURDOCK
Scientific Name: Arctium lappa
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Description:- Biennial
- Giant upright biennial – produces large leaves in 1st year and flowers in 2nd year
- Hardy.
- Full sun
Culinary Uses:- Leaves and stalks fresh in salad/ cooked like carrots/ added to stir-fries
- Taproot roasted/ pickled/boiled/ mashed or fried
- Seeds sprouted
- Flowers cooked like artichoke
Parts Used:
Medicinal Uses. It is said that:- Detoxifying , antibiotic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory
- Cleanse body of waste products
- Mild diuretic herb with anti-tumor action
- Eliminates heavy metal and build-up of toxins leading to skin problems, digestive sluggishness, gout and arthritic pain
- Treat conditions caused by chronic toxicity: throat infections, chronic skin problems – eczema, psoriases, boils, acne, slow healing wounds dermatosis, rashes and sores
- Hypoglycemic – lowering blood sugar levels
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