Benefits of Burdock

The benefits of burdock extend to many different body systems including digestive, circulatory, respiratory, reproductive, glandular and immune systems. No wonder it can help with stress relief.

Burdock is considered very nourishing.

Its roots can draw nourishment from deep within the soil.

It is rich in natural vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, amino acids, sugars and starches. This list of its minerals is quite extensive including chromium, iron, magnesium, silicon, cobalt, phosphorous, potassium, aluminum, calcium, manganese, selenium and zinc. Burdock also contains thiamine, vitamin C, vitamin A, protein, inulin, phenolic acids, mucilage, pectin and fiber.

Burdock is considered an "alterative.”

Burdock gradually restores proper functioning and increases health and vitality.

This property can make burdock useful for building resistance to
the stress of everyday life.
It is said to help increase stamina, resiliency and the joy of life.
It is even said to help promote emotional stability.

1)Improved Digestion - Burdock is known to help strengthen the stomach, digestion and appetite. It helps to relieve gas. The mucilaginous fiber can soothe the gut and help absorb and eliminate toxins, chemicals and metal contaminants from the large intestine. Burdock seems to support healthy intestinal bacteria and is sometimes used by folks with Candida or yeast overgrowth.

2)First Aide for the Skin - Burdock has been used to help heal eruptions and diseases of the skin including acne, chronic rashes, dry scaly skin patches, eczema, and psoriasis.

It is said to help reduce blood sugar and benefit both the pancreas and liver.

Burdock is said to nourish and strengthen the actions of the kidneys and urinary organs.

Burdock is said to have a cooling action and can help reduce fever, and also some headaches.

It can help reduce swelling and pain, especially in joints.

It is reported to help strengthen the lungs and assist in breathing.

That's quite a lot of benefit from one common "weed."