BURDOCK ROOT

 People take burdock to increase urine flow, kill germs, reduce fever, and “purify” their blood. It is also used to treat colds, cancer, anorexia nervosa, gastrointestinal (GI) complaints, joint pain (rheumatism), gout, bladder infections, complications of syphilis, and skin conditions including acne and psoriasis. 

People take burdock to increase urine flow, kill germs, reduce fever, and “purify” their blood. It is also used to treat colds, cancer, anorexia nervosa, gastrointestinal (GI) complaints, joint pain (rheumatism), gout, bladder infections, complications of syphilis, and skin conditions including acne and psoriasis.

In general, burdock will move the body into a state of integration and health. The root has antibiotic action against staphylococcus. Adaptogen, alterative, antifungal, hepatic, lymphatic, diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative, hypoglycemic, bitter, and diuretic.

A gentle herb that improves liver function and elimination. Burdock goes well with dandelion root for reducing swelling in and around the liver.

Diuretics stimulate the kidneys and help the body get rid of excess fluid, mainly water and sodium. Burdock root is a natural diuretic so through burdock consumption, you can naturally and easily help your body to eliminate excess water by increasing urine output.

The root is high in dietary fiber (16% DV) and aids with digestion. One cup of raw burdock root contains the following amount of our daily needs (DV = Daily Value): vitamin B6 (14% DV), manganese (14% DV), potassium (10% DV), folate (7% DV), vitamin C (6% DV), phosphorous (6% DV), calcium (5% DV), and iron (5% DV).