Burdock root (arctium lappa)
* Cleanses tissues and blood and facilitates detoxification.
* Is widely used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, boils and acne
* Nutrient rich
* Its antimicrobial property together with its diuretic (increases flow of urine) action makes it useful for treating cystitis.
* Encourages the elimination of uric acid via the kidneys thus helping rheumatism and gout.
* Great to use during pregnancy, its mineral, hormone rich content help balance all systems and it prevents water retention and jaundice in the baby.
* Burdock is a strong liver purifying and hormone balancing herb with particular value for skin, arthritic, and glandular problems.
* It can reduce swelling around joints by promoting kidney function, thus increasing the flow of urine.
* Has been used extensively by some for cancer cases
* Has a reputation for curing cancer.