Burdock ( Arctium lappa) is known as the blood purifier. The root , leaves and seeds have medicinal properties. It has been used by civilizations for centuries. I have used it for years in my clinical practice.
It’s ancient, the root was used were as a treatment for cancer and syphilis The English herbalists used it for scurby and skin boils. In the 1920’s it was added to other herbs as a cancer formula as in Essiac and Hoxley
I have read rerts of it being used to aid in cholesterol lowering. It does have antimicrobial actions I think the most use for Burdock has been as a blood purifier, lymphatic system strengthener and a natural diuretic
What I love about most herbs it is not only used for one illness. Because of its dietary fiber and polyphenols I have used it in sugar management in diabetes This is especially seen with fermented burdock I do combine Burdock with Nettles for sugar management Burdock can also be combined in a tincture licorice, Motherwort, wild yam and gnseng for relief of menopausal symptoms
Until tomorrow…