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| (Arctium
lappa) |
| Common names: Bardana,
Beggar's Button, Burr Seed, Clothburr, Cockleburr, Grass Hardock,
Happy Major, Hareburr, Hurrburr, Lappa, Thorny Burr, Turkey Burrseed. |
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Burdock |
Burdock |
Burdock |
| ©
2003 Karen Shelton |
©
2003 Karen Shelton |
©
2003 Karen Shelton |
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| Parts
Used: Root, seeds, leaves, stem. |
Methods
Used: Water extraction. |
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| Spiritual
Uses: To
purify your home, steep a handful
in the water that you will use to wash the walls and floors of your
house. |
Physical
Uses: Teas have been used for general tonics and to alleviate
gout or rheumatism.
Burdock is believed to
neutralize systemic poisons.
Teas may be effective
in soothing mucous membrane problems such as canker sores and sties.
Poultices have been used
for boils and to treat acne, poison ivy, and poison oak.
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