Burdock at The Healing Herb

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Burdock
burdock plant

Arctium lappa -Biennial - Culinary, Medicinal (Also known as Gobo, Lappa, Fox's Clote, Thorny Burr, Beggar's Buttons, Cockle Buttons, Love leaves, Philanthropium, Personata, Happy Major, Clot-Bur )

Growing wild in most of North America, first year roots of this imposing plant are said to possess blood purifying properties.   The leaves are used in polticies to relieve bruises and swellings and tumors. Seeds are used for skin softening.   The stalks can be harvested while still young, boiled and eaten like asparagus, eaten raw in salads or candied, like angelica. The plant has a tall central stalk surrounded by leaves resembling huge elephant ears or rhubarb. The stalks can achieve 9-10ft. in the second year and are dotted with round heads of purple flowers that mature into 1in. burrs. The stalks can be harvested while still young, boiled and eaten like asparagus, eaten raw in salads or candied, like angelica. Can be invasive without control. The plant prefers a well drained soil in full sun.

#S1017
Packet of approximately 100 planting seeds   $2.50

#FR1017
Burdock root fresh   1lb     $8.95

#CSX1017
Burdock root dried c/s 8oz    $5.95

#CSZ1017
Burdock root dried c/s 1lb     $10.95

#GX1017
Burdock root dried ground   8oz   $5.95

#GZ1017
Burdock root dried ground   1lb     $10.95

#S1017		Packet of approximately 100 planting seeds $2.50

#FR1017		Burdock root fresh 1lb $8.95

#CSX1017		Burdock root dried c/s 8oz $5.95

#CSZ1017		Burdock root dried c/s 1lb $10.95

#GX1017		Burdock root dried ground 8oz $5.95

#GZ1017		Burdock root dried ground 1lb $10.95

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