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