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Burdock                                                          Arctium lappa

“They are but burs, cousin, thrown upon thee in holiday confusion”  As You Like It by William Shakespeare  1599

Burdock is familiar for its hooked burs which readily attach themselves to clothing – its botanical name is from the Greek arktos , to bear and lappa, to seize.

Actions : Alterative, mild laxative, diuretic, promotes sweating, anti-rheumatic, antibiotic, bitter

Constituents : Glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, volatile oil, polyacetylenes, resin, mucilage, inulin, alkaloids, fatty acids, vitamins A, B2

Indications : Most valuable remedy for treatment of skin conditions which result in dry and scaly skin such as eczema, psoriasis, if used over a long period of time; use as part of a wider treatment for rheumatic disorders; use in combination with digestive herbs to detoxify the system and stimulate digestion, also for urinary stones and gravel; as a poultice, apply to skin sores and leg ulcers; as a wash use a decoction for acne, athlete’s foot and ringworm.

Traditional Folklore

Folk Names : Bardana, Beggar’s Buttons, Burseed, Clotbur, Cockleburr, Happy Major, Hardock, Hurrburr, Personata

Uses : Was cast around the home to ward off negativity, added to protection sachets; roots were gathered in the waning moon, dried, cut and strung on red thread to wear as a protection necklace; leaves were placed to soles of feet to ward off gout.

Please note that this item is only available in 8oz and 16oz amounts.
 

BH151A      Burdock Root C/S  !!          $4.70/8oz

BH151P      Burdock Root C/S  !!          $8.50/lb

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