Burdock Root - Make a Tincture - Anti-Inflammatory

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Use Burdock Roots to make an Anti-Inflammatory Tincture.  Great for: 

• Reduces Inflamation
• Acne
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Lessen Swollen Lymph Nodes

When Harvesting Burdock in the Wild - Burdock is a Biennial so you should harvest the roots after the first year of growth - in the fall OR in the spring of the following year before it sends up a shoot. If it grows too much in the second spring before you harvest it - it will be using it's energy to flower and take away from the potency of the root.
Burdock grows fast and there is plenty of root to harvest in the first year after just a few months of growth. So early fall in the first year would be a great time to harvest.

Once You Have Dug the Root - Wash it Extremely Well

• Cut it into chunks
• Get a Mason Jar and fill it about 2/3 full with the Burdock Root
• Cover the Burdock Root with Vodka - leave about an inch of room from the top of the jar
• Close with a lid and put in a cool dark place - shake the jar about once a week
• Let the mixture set for at least a month - better yet 4 months. 
• Once the Tincture is ready strain it with a fine mesh strainer and place in an amber dropper bottle.

I am not a doctor - I have read that the recommended dosage is 2 - 3 droppers full - 3 times a day.  I have read where some people have taken it every few hours throughout the day, if they had swollen glands or sore throats,  as the effects only last around 3 hours.  I've read it does work well, just needs to be reapplied. 

If you are short of time or just want to buy Burdock Natural Supplements already made you can get Burdock Root Liquid Extract at Botanic Choice - Over 100 Years of Satisfied Customer Service.

The root and the entire plant can be consumed also to help with

• Rashes
• Psoriasis
• Acne
• Boils
• Reduce the Signs of Aging
• Diuretic - Can Cleanse the Liver and Kidneys
• Digestive Aid
• Antioxidants - Quercetin, Luteolin, Phenolic
• Reduces Inflamation
• Removes Toxins From The Blood
• Aphrodisiac
• Eczema

You have to harvest the stalk before it gets hollow inside - once it starts to get hollow it gets too fibrous. Once the Burdock starts flowering it is pretty much too late - the stalk will be fibrous.  Yet if you harvest too early there won't be much stalk to harvest.  Trial and error and you will learn when to harvest.  There are many recipes to be found online.  

I also read: 
Note:  If you’re allergic to chrysanthemums or daisies, you may be at an increased risk of having an allergic reaction to burdock root and should avoid it.
Pregnant women or women trying to become pregnant shouldn’t take burdock root or supplements.

My Email:   Connie@VarrsCreativeEndeavors.com
The author of this email is not a doctor and you should always consult a physician before using any advice found online. The information in this email has been sourced from many different websites, newsletters and books. The content is not intended as professional or medical advice. The author cannot be held responsible for misuse of the information found within. ​

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