Burdock

Actions:

  • Root: alterative, mild laxative, diuretic, diaphoretic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antibiotic
  • Leaves: aperient, diuretic
  • Seeds: febrifuge, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hypoglycemic

Usage:

  1. Roots
  • Decoction: Cleansing remedy for many skin disorders especially persistent boils, sores and dry scaling eczema. Can also be used as a face wash for acne and fungal skin infections such as athlete’s foot or ringworm.
  • Tincture: In combination with specific arthritic or digestive herbs to detoxify the system or stimulate the digestion; also for urinary stones.
  • Poultice: Skin sores and leg ulcers

 

  1. Leaves
  • Infusion: For indigestion in wineglass doses before meals and as mild digestive stimulant.
  • Poultice: For bruises and skin inflammation (including acne)
  • Infused oil: A hot infused oil can be used for treating varicose ulcers.
  1. Seeds
  • Decoction: For feverish colds with sore throat and cough. Works well combined with honeysuckle flowers and forsythia berries. Use with heartsease for skin eruptions.