Greater burdock (Arctium lappa), also called Edible burdock, or Lappa Burdock, is a biennial plant of the Arctium (burdock) genus in the Asteraceae family, can be used as a medicinal plant.
This medicinal plant is actually used as a root vegetable.
This plant is used to add a bitter flavour to drinks, as in "dandelion and burdock". The roots can be used as a source of vitamin C which can protect against colds and flu.
Medicinal uses
The dried burdock is a diuretic, diaphoretic, and a blood purifying agent. The seeds of greater burdock are used in traditional Chinese medicine, under the name niupangzi.
Burdock root is a powerful blood purifier. It aids your immunity, eczema, kidney & more.
