Botanical Name: Arctium lappa
Plant Part Used: Roots
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Burdock is a biennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae that is associated with sunflowers and the thistle group. It is native to the Asian and European regions, but it is also found in parts of US and Canada. Its root is used in herbal medicine across the globe due to several healing properties. It is also added to foods, beverages, and tinctures. The root is known to reduce inflammation and excess pigmentation on the skin.
