Burdock Extract Powder

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Herbal Extract, Burdock Extract Powder Plant Family: Compositae (Burdock is A Member Of The Thistle Family) Common Names: Bardana, Beggar's Buttons, Burr Seed, Cockle Burr, Fox's Clote, Lappa, Lappa Minor, Thorny Burr History: The Word Arctium Comes From The Greek Arktos, 'to Bear' And Lappa, 'to Seize' Or The Celtic Llap, 'a Hand'. The Word Burdock Comes From French Bourre Which Is From The Latin Burra, 'a Lock Of Wool' And 'dock' From Its Large Leaves. Burdock was A Valued Herb During The Middle Ages. Culpepper Says That This Herb 'is Under Venus And You May Draw The Womb Which Way You Please, Either Upwards By Applying It To The Crown Of The Head ... Or Downwards...by Applying It To The Soles Of The Feet;....stay In Its Place, Apply It To The Navel...' The Roots And Seeds Of Burdock were Used In Native American Herbal Medicine. Tradition: Burdock Is added To Potpourri In The House used In Protective Amulets And Sachets To Ward Off All Sorts Of Negativity Plant Constituents Of Burdock Contains: carbohydrates fatty Oils fixed Oils inulin Lappin (bitter, Crystalline Glucoside) mucilage plant Sterols resin starch (root) sugar tannic Acid tannins volatile Oils Fruit (seeds): affects The Sebaceous And Sudorific Glands demulcent [a Substance That Soothes Inflamed Mucous Membranes And Protects Them From Irritation] relaxant tonic [an Agent That Tones, Strengthens And Invigorates Organs Or The Entire Organism Giving A Feeling Of Well-being] Action: alterative [an Agent Capable Of Favorably Altering Or Changing Unhealthy Conditions Of The Body And Tending To Restore Normal Bodily Function, Usually By Improving Nutrition] anti-inflammatory [an Agent To Ease Inflammation] antiscorbutic [a Source Of Vitamin C For Curing Or Preventing Scurvy] antioxidant [contributing To The Oxidation Of Free Radicals Which Are Believed To Contribute To Premature Aging And Dementia] aperient [a Mild Stimulant Producing A Natural Movement Of The Bowels; A Gentle Purgative] blood Purifier [agent To Purify Blood] cholagogue [an Agent For Increasing The Flow Of Bile Into The Intestines] demulcent [a Substance That Soothes Inflamed Mucous Membranes And Protects Them From Irritation] diuretic [an Agent That Increases The Volume And Flow Of Urine Which Cleanses The Urinary System] diaphoretic [an Agent That Promotes Perspiration] disinfectant [an Agent That Cleanses Infection By Destroying Or Inhibiting The Activity Of Disease-producing Micro-organisms; Antiseptic] laxative [an Agent Promoting Evacuation Of The Bowels; A Mild Purgative] mucilaginous [characterized By A Gummy Or Gelatinous Consistency] Usage of Burdock Medicinal Parts Used: Leaves, Root And Fruit (seeds) Burdock Root is Used For: Blood Conditions clears Toxins From The Bloodstream Female Conditions A tea made Of The leaves of Burdock is Used For: building The Systems Of Young Women Gastrointestinal Conditions constipation digestive System Ailments And Complaints stimulates The Digestive Organs stomach Ailments A tea made Of The leaves of Burdock is Used For: indigestion strengthening And Toning The Stomach Genitourinary Conditions bladder Pain fluid Retention may Be Helpful For Kidney Stones promotes The Excretion Of Urine stimulates The Eliminatory Organs Glandular Conditions swollen Glands Inflammatory Conditions arthritis inflammations gout osteoarthritis rheumatic Conditions, Characterized By: joint Discomfort loss Of Mobility rheumatism rheumatoid Arthritis Liver Conditions hepatitis jaundice liver Problems stimulates Secretion Of Bile A tea made Of The leaves of Burdock is Used As a Very Effective Liver Cleanser And Stimulator [combined With Dandelion Root] Metabolic Conditions diabetes Respiratory Tract Conditions asthma Skin Conditions Burdock Works Well Alone Or Combined With Yellow Dock And Sarsaparilla For Skin Conditions acne (tea Made Of The Leaves Of Burdock Is Used For Clearing Persistent Teenage Acne If Taken For Three To Four Weeks) boils contact Dermatitis eczema promotes Perspiration psoriasis relieves Skin Problems scalp Conditions wounds A Poultice Of Burdock Draws Out Infections And Toxins Under The Skin Other Conditions certain Cancers fevers neutralizes And Eliminates Poisons From The System sciatica scurvy, Caused By Vitamin C Deficiency, Resulting In: bleeding gum Disease weakness