Burdock

Burdock is one of the best blood purifiers. It can reduce swelling around joints and helps rid calcification deposits, for it promotes kidney function to help clear the blood of harmful acids. Burdock contains anywhere from 27 to 45% inulin, a form starch, which is the source if the most of its curative powers. Inulin is a substance that is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates. In Europe it is used as a remedy for prolapsed and displaced uterus. Burdock, when mixed with Sassafras and made into a tea, is said to release a strong oil that is soothing to the hypothalamus. It also aids the pituitary gland in releasing an ample supply of protein to help adjust hormone balance in the body. It is said that a poorly nourished pituitary gland is sometimes responsible for excessive weight.

Burdock has been found to speed up the lymphatic system and fortifies the immune system. It cleanses the blood, as well as cleans and nourishes the skin.

Burdock contains a lot of vitamin C and iron. It contains 12% protein, 70% carbohydrate, some vitamin A, P and B-complex, vitamin E, PABA and small amounts of sulfur, silicon, copper iodine and zinc.