"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." There's lots of buzz about the potential health and wellness benefits of burdock root, whether that's ...

We may notice the ripening of berries and fruits, including apples, hazelnuts and acorns, as the season moves on at this time in August. Despite the fact that the summer has been dry (several inches ...

A woman just called asking if I grow burdock. She is on a macrobiotic diet, and burdock is very healing, she said, and impossible to find in Austin. I told her I've been thinking about growing it--and ...

What is burdock root tea? Burdock root tea or burdock tea, as it’s sometimes known, comes from the root of a burdock plant. It was originally used in traditional Chinese medicine before becoming ...

Hikers know it and bicyclists loathe it. It’s that ungainly weed that offers little in the looks and fragrance department, and according to most people who have come into direct contact with the plant ...

Did you know the burdock plant inspired velcro? It also tastes great in a salad with some three sesame dressing. Most people know burdocks most significant contribution to society as the inspiration ...

Burdock is an invasive plant native to Eurasia, brought to North America by seed burrs stuck to animals. This biennial has clusters of round burrs after it flowers during its second year of growth.

Burdock is a root vegetable commonly used in traditional medicine for its powerful detoxifying properties. Rich in fiber, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, burdock supports healthy digestion by ...