Burdock Root

Origin: China

Burdock root is harvested as a vegetable in Japan and was once used to provide bitter flavor to European beers. The sliced, dried burdock root is used to make infusions and decoctions, usually for the purposed of preparing a poultice. Burdock root is Slightly sweet but mildly pungent. Good companion for bitter tasting herbs and roots.

Burdock root is an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamins A, B1, and C. Burdock root is the ultimate herbal detox and cleansing agent. It helps to detoxify the blood and promotes increased circulation near the surface of the skin