Burdock Root

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Chakra Colour: Red

Medicinal Uses: The roots in particular have tremendous detoxifying power, a quality also often described as ‘blood cleansing’. What that means is that it supports the liver to detoxify and eliminate poisons from the body. Thus, it is often given as a supportive remedy for skin diseases, such as acne, psoriasis or eczema, but its power can be utilized much more broadly wherever a system cleanse is indicated. The root is also very rich in inuline, regulates gallbladder function and is useful in cases of diabetes and liver disease. Burdock and Nettle root combined make an excellent hair tonic that stimulates hair growth and combats dandruff. The leaves are particularly healing when used externally as a wash or poultice for badly healing wounds, ulcers and skin rashes etc.

Magical Uses: In folk magic Burdock was considered a powerful herb that could protect home and played a role in transfer magic. Place the leaves on the soles of your feet to cure gout.

Other names: Burrseed, Clotbur, Cockleburr, Happy Major, Hardock, Hurrburr,Arctium minus, Bardana, Bardana-minor, Bardanae Radix, Bardane, Bardane Comestible, Bardane Géante, Bardane Majeure, Beggar’s Buttons

Contraindications: Do not use if you are taking anticoagulants.

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