Burdock Root

What is burdock root? If you go hiking, you've probably seen burdocks on a trip into the deep forest. The bur of the burdock plant is a round ball of seed material with hooks or teeth that sticks to your clothes and shoes as you walk by. In fact, people claim that the bur of this plant inspired the invention of Velcro. Burdock plants (Articum lappa) are in the family Asteraceae, which also includes sunflowers and daisies. Burdock grows wild in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Gardens also cultivate it due to its perceived medicinal properties. Burdock root can be eaten as a raw vegetable or cooked in stews, soups, and other recipes. In addition to tea, it comes in powder, oil, and extract. Burdock root tea tastes sweet and earthy, and you can drink it hot or cold. Essiac tea, a herbal blend known for its health benefits, includes burdock root tea as one of its ingredients. How do I use burdock root? Burdock root can be consumed fresh, cooked, brewed into tea, or taken as a dietary