Burdock Root - Organic - Arctium lappa
Latin Name: Actium lappa
Harvest: Bulgaria/China
History/Folklore: The name of this herb has a funny story. “Arctium” is the Greek word for Bear, and its species name “lappa” comes from the Latin word lappare which means to Seize. This is because the seed, known as a Bur which looks like a fuzzy bear, latches on and hitches a ride.
The common name Burdock comes from the French word “bourre”, which means “a tangle of wool” and the German word “dock”,which refers to its large leaves. The name fits, as it is common to see these caught in the fiber and fur of many farm animals.
In China, the seeds are used, and is known as Niu Bang Zi.
Key Actions: Alterative, antidote, antiphlogistic, anti-tumor, aperient, bitter, bateriocide, blood purifier, carminative, cholagogue, demulcent, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, hepatic, laxative, lithotriptic, mucilaginous stomachic, tonic, vulnery.
Key Constituents: Phenolic acids, quercetin, luteolin, polyphenols, fructooligosaccharides, dietary fiber inulin, antioxidant
Uses: This herb is known to help with skin disorders/eruptions, detoxing the blood/skin, liver detoc, bruises, bladder infections, arthritis, cancer, canker sores, dandruff, colds, constipation, eczema/psoriasis, fevers, fluid retention, gallstones, hair loss, herpes, hemorrhoids, inflammation, lymphatic congestion, obesity, rashes, poison ivy/oak, sciatica, sties, tonsillitis, Tumors (Gland, SPleen), Prolapsed Uterus, Venereal Diseases, Wounds.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Slightly Cold
Energetics: Sweet, Scrid
Meridians: LU, SP, LI, ST
Actions:
- Releases the Exterior and clears heat
- Raises Yang Qi and lifts prolapse
- Vents Rashes and Measles