BURDOCK ROOTS :Medicinal uses

Just like its fellow Asterceae family member dandelion, almost all the parts of burdock herb too found a place in various traditional as well modern medicines.

Burdock has been used in many folk remedies as one of the best blood purifiers. It contains certain diuretic principles, which help expel toxic products from the blood through urine.

The herb is employed in the treatment of skin problems such as eczema (dermatitis), psoriasis, skin dryness...etc. The plant parts have been used as an herbal remedy for liver and gall bladder complaints.

Effusion of burdock seeds has been used for throat and chest ailments.

Burdock leaves and stems, in addition to their use as a vegetable, have appetite stimulant and are a good remedy for dyspeptic complaints.

Here are some serving tips:

Burdock root is used in variety of Japanese cooking. In general, it is used as a side dish, soups and appetizer.

Cooked burdock slices can be enjoyed with butter and salt.

Burdock easily mixes with carrots, onions, parsnips, mushrooms, etc., in kinpira style (kinpira gobo).

Burdock chips prepared like potato or banana chips are favorite snacks.

Young tender burdock shoots, harvested before flowering, used in salads or as a cooked vegetable.