Burdock Leaf - Wild Harvested in the Appalachian Mountains
Burdock Leaf, Arctium Lappa, Family: Asteraceae, Used for Burdock Tea, Burdock Oil, Burdock Tincture, Burdock Salve and as a wild vegetable common in Asian Cuisine. Burdock Root is a time tested favorite among herbalists across the world. Packaged in sealed retail foil pouch, always guaranteed fresh or your money back! Native to Africa, Europe and Asia, The use of Burdock Root dates back to the 12th century and is still used today in many parts of the world. Considered an invasive weed by many, Burdock is anything but that to anyone knowledgeable about the plant! The Culinary and herbal uses of Burdock are considered sacred in many cultures. The roots and leaves of young burdock plants are harvested and eaten as a root vegetable either raw or cooked. Common in Asian meals, the root can be sauteed in your favorite spices, eaten alone or in stir fry type meals. We could write a book on the history of Burdock, specifically the Herbal uses. Considered by herbalists to be a Diaphorhe