Burdock pictureThe root, seed and leaves of the Burdock plant can be used to make herbal remedies. The Japanese think of the Burdock root as a vegetable that they call godo. Western herbalists too also consider the root of the Burdock plant to be the most important. In the West, herbalists use the Burdock plant root for cleansing of toxins.  When there is a toxic buildup, you can experience several symptoms such as skin problems, digestive ailments, arthritic pains, or overall sluggishness. Parts of the Burdock root are often used externally to treat infections and skin sores.

The seeds of the Burdock plant are used in several healing remedies of many healing traditions. For instance, the American Eclectic school of healing has traditionally integrated the Burdock seeds as a diuretic or to create healing skin tonics. In traditional Chinese medicine, the seeds are often used to treat common colds that are characterized by an unproductive cough and sore throat.

The leaves of the Burdock plant are are considered the least effective compared to other parts as herbal remedies. The leaves of the Burdock plant are most commonly used to create a healing tonic for common stomach complaints, including indigestion and overall digestive weakness.

Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Netvouz
  • DZone
  • ThisNext
  • MisterWong
  • Wists
  • Furl
  • Simpy


Print This Post Print This Post
Email This Post Email This Post

Comments

Name (required)

Email (required)

Website

Speak your mind

Related Posts:

 Tongkat Ali: A Natural Herbal Remedy Alternative To Viagra?  Herbal Home Remedy: Ginger Root for Motion Sickness  Herbal Remedy For Eczema: Evening Primrose Oil  Anxiety Herbal Remedy  Herbal Menopause Remedy 


All trademarks and copyrights on this page are owned by their respective owners. Comments are owned by the Poster.
And this is the disclaimer set in the admin options
Natural Remedy Secrets © 2008