Burdock
(Arctium lappa)

Description:
Burdock is a biennial plant with a long taproot. Produces large leaves the first year and blooms the second year. The root is the main part used medicinally.

Growing:
  • ​biennial
  • full sun
  • ​moist well drained soil
  • average water
  • harvest: roots

Health benefits:
  • improves energy
  • detoxifying; cleanses body systems
  • benefits the liver

How to use?
  • decoction
  • dried teas
  • tinctures
  • powdered
  • edible roots
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​Notes:
  • grows well in deep containers or in loose soil
  • harvest roots in the first year or right before plant flowers
  • roots like to grow deep
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