Burdock Root Elixir
Burdock root has been valued across continents for thousands of years for its ability to purify & clean blood and cool internal heat. Internally and externally, it has potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects on the human body. It also contains phenolic acids, quercetin and luteolin, which are all powerful, health-promoting antioxidants. Similar to dandelion tea (elixir), you can make burdock root tea (elixir), and it can also be found in supplement form or be eaten as a vegetable. What does it taste like? Burdock has a pleasantly crunchy texture and an earthy, sweet flavor that’s similar to lotus root or celeriac. Burdock is a root vegetable that has been used in natural medicine for many years in Asia and Europe and only recently in North America. It was believed to clear the bloodstream of toxins. It’s a natural diuretic! Interesting that it’s said to be a skin healer in that it can help with acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Claims are that it’s an anti-inflammatory as wel