Scientific Name: Arctium lappa
AKA: Hardock, hurrburr, happy major, hareburr, philanthropium, Niu bang zi, turkey burrseed, fox’s
clote, bardana, cocklebur, personata, grass burdock, clotbur, burr seed, cockle buttons, lappa,
thorny burr, love leaves
Medicinal Properties
The Burdock root is a primary source to treat rheumatism, gout and dropsy. Also useful to treat
diabetes and as a blood purifier. Kidneys also benefit when Burdock is taken several times a day.
Poultices made from Burdock are used in the treatment of bruises and burns. Lactone is the active
ingredient in Burdock when used as an antibacterial ointment. Acne is also said to improve with use
of Burdock. Burdock is used to treat skin diseases and fungal infections. It can be effective when
applied to skin tumors. Psoriasis and eczema symptoms are lessened by the use of a Burdock
preparation.
Burdock is also used as an antibiotic and antiseptic - and is very helpful when disorders of this nature
are due to toxicity. New research shows promise as an anti-tumor medication.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Used for Protection & Healing
Cast around the home to ward off negativity. Add to protection incense and spells. Gather during the
waning moon, dry and cut into small pieces. String on a red thread, like beads and wear to ward off
negativity and protect against evil.
Helps to cure gout when the leaves are laid to the soles of the feet.
Did You Know? (Background)
Chinese medicine used Burdock root, with other herbs, to treat symptoms of measles, tonsillitis, sore
throats, gout, fevers, kidney stones, and the common cold. In Japan, it is eaten as a vegetable.
Burdock has also been used to detoxify blood and eliminate waste.
Today, it is sometimes used to treat cancer.
Safety
Do not take in large quantities of Burdock or if you have persistent diarrhea
AKA: Hardock, hurrburr, happy major, hareburr, philanthropium, Niu bang zi, turkey burrseed, fox’s
clote, bardana, cocklebur, personata, grass burdock, clotbur, burr seed, cockle buttons, lappa,
thorny burr, love leaves
Medicinal Properties
The Burdock root is a primary source to treat rheumatism, gout and dropsy. Also useful to treat
diabetes and as a blood purifier. Kidneys also benefit when Burdock is taken several times a day.
Poultices made from Burdock are used in the treatment of bruises and burns. Lactone is the active
ingredient in Burdock when used as an antibacterial ointment. Acne is also said to improve with use
of Burdock. Burdock is used to treat skin diseases and fungal infections. It can be effective when
applied to skin tumors. Psoriasis and eczema symptoms are lessened by the use of a Burdock
preparation.
Burdock is also used as an antibiotic and antiseptic - and is very helpful when disorders of this nature
are due to toxicity. New research shows promise as an anti-tumor medication.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Used for Protection & Healing
Cast around the home to ward off negativity. Add to protection incense and spells. Gather during the
waning moon, dry and cut into small pieces. String on a red thread, like beads and wear to ward off
negativity and protect against evil.
Helps to cure gout when the leaves are laid to the soles of the feet.
Did You Know? (Background)
Chinese medicine used Burdock root, with other herbs, to treat symptoms of measles, tonsillitis, sore
throats, gout, fevers, kidney stones, and the common cold. In Japan, it is eaten as a vegetable.
Burdock has also been used to detoxify blood and eliminate waste.
Today, it is sometimes used to treat cancer.
Safety
Do not take in large quantities of Burdock or if you have persistent diarrhea
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