| Latin Name: | Arctium lappa |
| Common Name: | Burdock, Great Burdock, Gobo, Goboshi |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Plant Part(s): | Root |
| Origin: | USA |
Burdock has been an important botanical in Western folk herbalism and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, primarily valued for its cleansing and skin smoothing properties. The entire plant is edible and is a popular vegetable in Asia, particularly in Japan. More recently, burdock has been used as an ingredient in hair tonics and in cosmetics for mature skin.
- Preparation
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Dried, powdered root can be encapsulated or used in extract making.
- Precautions
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No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
BULK PRICING: Price is per 10 g. To save on packaging, our herbs are sold in bulk and will arrive to you in a labelled paper bag. Now you may order as much or as little as you'd like!
