Burdock
Burdock is native to Asia and Europe. The root is the primary source of many herbal preparations. The root becomes very soft with chewing and tastes sweet, with a mucilaginous (sticky) texture.
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  | | |  | Natures Answer Burdock Root Drops; holistically balanced, alcohol free, drops. Natures answer alcohol free extracts are produced via our multi-extraction process using alcohol and water, or other natural solvents, to ensure maximum potency. All alcohol is then removed by vacuum distillation. | | | £6.31
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In traditional herbal texts, burdock root is described as a “blood purifier” or “alterative” and was believed to clear the bloodstream of toxins. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, burdock root in combination with other herbs is used to treat sore throats, tonsillitis, colds, and even measles. In Japan, it is eaten as a vegetable.
Burdock root contains high amounts of inulin and mucilage. This may explain its soothing effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Bitter constituents in the root may also explain the traditional use of burdock help maintain healthy digestion.
Traditional herbalists recommend 2–4 ml of burdock root tincture per day. For the dried root preparation in capsule form, some herbalists recommend 1–2 grams three times per day.
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