[Herbalist] Burdock Question

[wjwakefield@juno.com]

I use burdock root in several preparations.  It is a good cleanser and
detoxifier.  It is especially good at clearing up skin problems,
including psoriasis and eczema.  I use it in the salve I make for
external application for rashes, itches, etc.  It can also be taken
internally to clear out toxins and help the skin heal from the inside.

The picture in one of my books shows large heart shaped leaves, a very
prickly stem, and green burrs with pinky-purple bloomw coming out of the
burr things.

Suzanna, herbalist, Barony of the Steppes, Kingdom of Ansteorra (Dallas,
TX)

On Wed, 30 Oct 2002 20:15:26 -0800 lilinah at earthlink.net writes:
> Greetings:
>
> A friend of mine got this from a friend of hers:
> >What can you tell me about the plant called burdock?  Apparently it
> was
> >used for healing purposes--root, leaf and seeds.  It also had a
> >flower--one source said it was purple.
> >
> >Do you have herbals? or friends in SCA who have herbals?  If so, I
> could
> >contact them---maybe?
>
> Please send messages directly to me, as well as to the list, as i
> only read infrequently. I will pass responses on to the querent.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Anahita

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