BURDOCK ROOT POWDER ORGANIC
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BURDOCK ROOT POWDER ORGANIC
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Brand: STARWEST BONTANICALS
Burdock Root
Burdock, or Arctium lappa, is a member of the Asteraceae family that is also home to daisies and sunflowers. Organic burdock is widely cultivated across China, Europe, and North America, and is known for its pink thistle-like flowers.
Sprinkle the earthy root in soups, stews, eggs, pasta, rice dishes, and bone broth.
Common Names
Lappa, edible burdock
Burdock root is a vegetable rich in antioxidants that people often use as a natural remedy for some skin conditions. It’s available as a tea, root, powder, or extract and can be incorporated into recipes.
Burdock root has been used as food and medicine for centuries in various ways, including as a diuretic to aid digestion. It comes from the plant burdock (arctium lappa) that is related to daisies and sunflowers. It’s native to North Asia and Europe, but is grown in other parts of the world, including North America.
The roots of the burdock plant are believed to be the most beneficial part of the plant. While scientific research is limited at this time, burdock root contains a variety of nutrients such as antioxidants and inulin that are known to help with conditions like skin disorders, inflammation, digestion, and more.
Health Benefits
Burdock root is often eaten, yet, can also be dried and steeped into tea. It works well as a source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber that aids digestion and improves gut health. Additionally, this root contains flavonoids (plant nutrients), phytochemicals, and antioxidants that are known to have health benefits.
In addition, burdock root can provide other benefits like:
- Reduce Chronic Inflammation
- Slow or Prevent Some Cancers
- Help with Skin Conditions
- It’s a powerhouse of antioxidants
- It may lower blood sugar levels
- It may be an aphrodisiac
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