BURDOCK (Arctium lappa)

DESCRIPTION: Burdock contains protein, carbohydrates and Vitamins A, C, E, P, PABA and B-Complex. It contains also contains the minerals iron, sulphur, silicon, copper, iodine and zinc.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Burdock helps to reduce swelling around the joints and aids in ridding the body of calcifying deposits. Helps with kidney problems that involve increased acidity. Because it contains a large amount of inulin, (which is a polysaccharide found in plants) this is the reason for its powerful healing effects. Inulin helps the body metabolize carbohydrates. It has been known to balance hormone levels.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: None known at this time.

PARTS USED: Root

GENERAL USAGE: Burdock aids in acne, allergies, arthritis, asthma, blood disorder and also used as a blood purifier, boils, bronchitis, canker sores, dandruff, eczema and other skin conditions, fevers, gout, hay fever, kidney problems, liver conditions, lumbago, lung discomfort, nervousness, rheumatism, prolapsed uterus, and wound healing.

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