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| Arctium minus / A. lappa |
One more amazing plant, with both great nutritional value as well as a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine.
The young stalks and leaves are edible, raw or cooked, but the young roots are the most popular part of this plant. The roots should be harvested when they reach up to 60 cm, since they can get “woody” as they grow further. The seeds can be sprouted and used in raw salads or lightly stirred in olive oil.
It is a powerful cleansing herb and, similarly to curly dock, it has been traditionally used in the treatment of a wide range of skin illnesses, infections and even cancer. Its blood purifying properties are so effective as in helping the body to get rid of heavy metals and a wide range of toxins. The roots also have antibacterial and anti-fungal action and combining that with its depurative properties, makes it a great herb to help healing eczema, rheumatic conditions, acne, rashes, and several types of inflammatory illnesses.
More on burdock:
Survival Plants Memory Course: Arctium Minus
Burdock in Trational Chinese Medicine:
Niu Bang Zhi - Chinese Herbal Medicine
Here are two recipes with burdock roots to inspire your culinary talents:
Japanese style pickled burdock
Classic Kinpira Gobo
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