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Burdock Root

Burdock root is used as medicinal herb that purifies blood

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DID YOU KNOW?

A vegetable closely related to the artichoke in both taste and appearance and a member of the thistle family, burdock root is a rather unknown vegetable with enormous benefits.

 

Typically burdock is seen in Japanese dishes, Burdock root is known for its crisp texture and off-white coloring. Burdock root is seen to have medicinal benefits and is used very often as an herb to great effect.

KITCHEN PHARMACY

  • Burdock root is used as a medicinal herb and is believed to help blood purification as well as blood circulation.
  • In addition it is sometimes been used as a treatment for the scalp.