Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) ia a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is a popular herb in traditional folk medicine, and is still consumed in Japan as a vegetable called "gobo". It is a blood purifier, but it also works to remove toxins through the respiratory, urinary, and lymphatic systems.
Burdock works to remove toxins through the respiratory, urinary, and lymphatic systems. This detoxifying effect is responsible for many of burdock root’s benefits. It is great for skin Conditions, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, boils, and abscesses.
Burdock is well known for it’s abilities in removing toxins and eliminating bacteria and fungi that are responsible for many skin conditions. It also contains phytosterols (plants steroids) and fatty acids that are beneficial to the skin.
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