Description
Latin Name: Arctium Lappa L.
Origin Country: China
Arctium is a genus of biennial plants commonly known as burdock, family Asteraceae. Native to Europe and Asia, several species have been widely introduced worldwide. It has purple flowers that bloom between the months of June and October. Burdock has wavy, heart-shaped leaves that are green on top and whitish on the bottom. The deep roots, which are used medicinally, are brownish-green, or nearly black on the outside. Also known as Love Leaves. Burdock root is also becoming more popular in the food and beverage industry thanks to its sweet earthy taste, rich aroma, and crisp harsh texture.
Benefits
– Burdock Root may aid digestion and promotes gut health by acting as a prebiotic.
-It may encourage urination to help remove excess fluids and toxins from the body.
– Burdock contains powerful antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative stress.
– The root strengthens the immune system and helps fight infections.
