Great Burdock Seeds

Great Burdock, also known as Lappa. Fox's Clote. Thorny Burr. Beggar's Buttons. Cockle Buttons. Love Leaves. Philanthropium. Personata. Happy Major. Clot-Bur, Bardana, Burr Seed, Clot-bur, Clothburr, Cocklebur, Fox's Clote, Great Burr, Gypsy Rhubarb, Happy Major, Hardock, Hareburr, Love Leaves and Turkey Burrseed, is native to the "Old World" ( Africa, Asia, and Europe).

Great Burdock is often taller and has larger flowerheads than its close relative Common Burdock. The flowerheads of Great Burdock have longer stalks, whereas the flowerheads of Common Burdock are more vertically bunched together on short stalks.

The bristles of the Burdock plant have been known to cause localized allergic reactions for some individuals. The Great Burdock is edible however, the root of Great Burdock is more commonly used as a vegetable. The root of young burdock plants can be harvested and eaten as a root vegetable. Burdock root is very crisp and has a sweet, mild, and pungent flavor. The taste of Burdock also has a little muddy harshness that can be reduced by soaking the shredded roots in water for five to ten minutes. Immature flower stalks are also delicious, they resemble the taste of an artichoke.

Burdock has been used for centuries as a blood purifier clearing the bloodstream of some toxins, as a diuretic, and as a topical remedy for skin problems such as acne, eczema, rosacea and psoriasis. Burdock leaves are used by herbalists to treat burn pain management and to speed healing time. It is said that Burdock eases bandage changes and appears to impede bacterial growth on the wound site and that it also provides a great moisture barrier.

Also available:
Common Burdock Seeds
Dried Burdock Root

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