What is Burdock Root used for?+
Burdock Root is best known for everyday skin care, liver and detox, lymph and circulation. Use the infused oil, salve, or tea as a wash on clean skin daily.
What's the best way to prepare Burdock Root?+
Burdock Root can be prepared as decoction, tincture, capsule, and stir-fry. For leaves and flowers, an infusion (steep in just-boiled water, covered) is best. For roots, barks, and seeds, a decoction (simmer for 20–30 minutes) is needed to extract the actives. Tinctures and capsules are convenient when you don't want to brew.
How much Burdock Root should I take?+
Decoction: 1-2 tsp dried in 8oz simmered 15 min, 2-3x daily; Tincture: 30-60 drops, 3x daily
What forms does Burdock Root come in?+
Burdock Root is sold as dried root, tincture, capsule, and fresh. Whole dried herb is the most economical and lets you brew tea; tincture is convenient for daily use and travel; capsules are easiest if you don't like the taste.
How should I store Burdock Root?+
Airtight glass, cool dark; dried 1 yr
Is Burdock Root safe for pets?+
Burdock Root is generally safe around pets. Small amounts safe for dogs As always, larger medicinal doses should be cleared with your vet.
Where does Burdock Root come from?+
Roots; USA, Europe, Japan
What are the energetics of Burdock Root?+
In traditional herbal systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, Burdock Root is considered cool, moist, and sweet. Energetics describe how an herb feels in the body — cooling or warming, drying or moistening. They help match the herb to the person and the season.
