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Cooking With Burdock Root

11/12/2017

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I have always loved formulas that include burdock root (Arctium lappa) due to it's wonderful properties. So when I saw the root at the local grocery store I had to try it out. There are a surprising number ways to enjoy this nutritious root. I simply chopped the root into circles, coated in sesame oil, baked for 10 minutes, then sprinkled with sesame seeds and a pinch of sea salt. It has a mildly nutty flavour which would satisfy a chip craving in a heart beat! Other ways to enjoy include: as a tea (boil for 10 minutes), adding to bone broth recipe, or sautéed in a stir-fry.   
Burdock is great for inflammatory skin conditions such as acne and eczema. It has a mildly bitter flavour that helps stimulates bile production and liver detoxification. It has been shown to increase white blood cells improving the immune system. It is best to avoid during pregnancy as it may have mild stimulatory effects on the uterus. 
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