Burdock is one of the four major herbs in the Essiac Tea blend. It has a very large taproot, and this is what is used for the medicine. Burdock has been eaten as a root vegetable. It is very nourishing, full of vitamins and minerals, The rest of the plant also is medicinal, but the root is used for chronic conditions.
Jim McDonald has written a comprehensive article about the medicinal properties of burdock. Here are a few excerpts:
“.. it is a true nourishing tonic, reliable but subtle in effect, and much of what it accomplishes is so because it strengthens the assimilation, utilization and elimination of the nourishment we take in.” (Jim McDonald)
“Perhaps the archetypal alterative, or “blood purifier”, burdock makes an excellent metabolic tonic, improving the functioning of the liver and kidneys, digestion, lymphatic and endocrine systems.” Jim McDonald
Here is a link to the whole article: https://www.herbcraft.org/burdock.html
Each one of the herbs of our Essiac Tea formula are amazing medicinal herbs, and together they have a synergy that makes this famous herbal remedy powerful medicine for maintaining health and vibrancy.
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