Burdock Root Tea
Burdock root is one of the sudorifics and has accordingly been tried to help support joint pain, skin complaints and syphilitic concerns. It is above all emollient. Culpeper informs us that Venus challenges this herb for her own and by its leaf or seed you may draw the womb which way you please.
Common names are bardana, burr seed, lappa, thorny burr, fox's cloth, clotbur, cocklebur, grass burdock, harlock, hareburr, hurr-burr, turkey burrseed, pig's rhubarb, beggar's-buttons, gypsy's rhubarb, and snake rhubarb. Two species came to the New World with colonists and quickly escaped to become hardy weeds.
Burdock is known mainly as a blood purifier and immune-system stimulant. The tea can be laxative for some, constipative for others. It's popular for stomach ailments, and it neutralizes and helps reduce poisons. Externally, use it as a wash for sores and acne. Fresh bruised leaves can be used to help support poison ivy or oak. In As You Like It, Shakespeare wrote "They are but burs, cousin, thrown upon thee in holiday foolery." Fresh leaves, though not generally used, can stimulate secretion of bile. Be aware that burdock can also interfere with iron absorption.
Plant Facts and Growing Tips
Plant: A fast-growing biennial that, during the first year, grows only basal leaves. During the second year, woolly branches form on a reddish stem. Purple
Used by Ojibway Indians to purify the body and spirit.
Dosage; Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
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Burdock root is one of the sudorifics and has accordingly been tried to help support joint pain, skin complaints and syphilitic concerns. It is above all emollient. Culpeper informs us that Venus challenges this herb for her own and by its leaf or seed you may draw the womb which way you please.
Common names are bardana, burr seed, lappa, thorny burr, fox's cloth, clotbur, cocklebur, grass burdock, harlock, hareburr, hurr-burr, turkey burrseed, pig's rhubarb, beggar's-buttons, gypsy's rhubarb, and snake rhubarb. Two species came to the New World with colonists and quickly escaped to become hardy weeds.
Burdock is known mainly as a blood purifier and immune-system stimulant. The tea can be laxative for some, constipative for others. It's popular for stomach ailments, and it neutralizes and helps reduce poisons. Externally, use it as a wash for sores and acne. Fresh bruised leaves can be used to help support poison ivy or oak. In As You Like It, Shakespeare wrote "They are but burs, cousin, thrown upon thee in holiday foolery." Fresh leaves, though not generally used, can stimulate secretion of bile. Be aware that burdock can also interfere with iron absorption.
Plant Facts and Growing Tips
Plant: A fast-growing biennial that, during the first year, grows only basal leaves. During the second year, woolly branches form on a reddish stem. Purple
Used by Ojibway Indians to purify the body and spirit.
Dosage; Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. ...
