Burdock root

Contains cut, certified organic Arctium lappa roots

Burdock Root from Blessed Herbs is 1 pound of certified organic cut Arctum lappa (Burdock) root. The inspiration for the discovery of Velcro, Burdock root was once widely consumed as food in both Europe and Asia, where it is still popular. Burdock root is rich in phytosterol plant compounds as well as fatty acids. Burdock root may promote blood and circulatory health through its alterative properties. Burdock may support your digestive system by encouraging diuretic and laxative actions, as it is rich in invulin and mucilage compounds.*

Herbal Ingredients

• Burdock root – Traditional herbalists tout Burdock root as a blood purifying agent and potential treatment for skin ailments such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Burdock root has been used as a traditional foodstuff, bittering agent for beer, and was even the inspiration for Velcro.*