Burdock plants

But mostly, Burdock is used in herbal medicine, as one of the most powerful blood purifiers in the herbal kingdom!

It can enhance detoxification via the liver, kidney, lymph nodes and cell metabolism, while reducing inflammation, making it extremely useful for all skin conditions like eczema, acne, psoriasis, and all dry, scaly, scratchy skin conditions. It would be one of the first remedies to think of where there is a lack of oil in the body - dry skin, dry scalp and dry hair.

Burdock has anti-fungal and antibiotic qualities, which is especially useful in cases of acne, helping to fight off acne causing bacteria such as streptococcus.

Topically, the root and leaves are used to treat burns, boils, carbuncles and skin parasites like ringworm.

It is also a very helpful herb for chronic conditions like gout, rheumatism, arthritis and sciatica, GI tract disorders, stomach ailments & constipation.

Burdock is a digestive tonic and a potential ally in the treatment of cancer.

Burdock is a powerful herb, one to use with respect. Not to be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding, use with caution in diabetes as it can decrease blood sugar levels (when taken internally).

As an interesting little bit of information, the inspiration for Velcro actually came from the Burdock burr!

Emotionally/Spiritually - Burdock is associated with feminine energies, Venus and the element of water. It is said to bring clarity, courage, protection, and purification, and is believed to nourish and heal the spirit at the deepest level.

Burdock flower essence helps us remove deep, old emotional patterns of anger, usually directed outwardly, which can be related to grief or loss, and can physically show as arthritis, skin issues like eczema, shingles, and boils, or toxicity in the liver, gallbladder, large intestine, or blood.

Organically grown, in a compostable or recycled pot.