Can you hear the Burdock calling??

Peace my beautiful tea drinkers! happy happy monday! It marks the beginning of the work week for us! Let's start with Burdock root and all of the beautiful benefits and how to use Burdock root! Let's steep into it!

What is Burdock root?

Arctium is a genus of biennial plants commonly known as burdock, family Asteraceae Native to Europe and Asia, several species have been widely introduced worldwide. Burdock's clinging properties, in addition to thus providing an excellent mechanism for seed dispersal.

The burdock plants' deep roots are very long and vary in color from beige to brown and nearly black on the outside.

Burdock root has been used for centuries in holistic medicine to treat a variety of different conditions. Traditionally, it has been most commonly used as a diuretic and a digestive aid.

Researchers have discovered numerous potential uses and health benefits for burdock root. These benefits may be extensive enough to warrant using burdock root as a complementary treatment for certain conditions.

What's the benefit of Burdock root?

Burdock root has been shown to contain multiple types of powerful antioxidants, including quercetin, luteolin, and phenolic acids. Burdock has antioxidants that protect cells in the body from damage due to free radicals. They can help treat and prevent a number of different health conditions. Antioxidants can also help to reduce inflammation. One study found that burdock root reduced inflammatory markers in the blood of patients with osteoarthritis

TeaNote: Burdock Root is great for detoxing the body naturally! and fights off parasites that live off of sugar!

The most common use for burdock root has been to purify the blood.

Recent evidence has found that burdock root contains active ingredients in its root system that can remove toxins from the bloodstream.

Research also found that burdock root effectively detoxified blood and promoted increased circulation in the surface of the skin. Burdock root, as it turns out, may not only purify the blood, but it may also inhibit certain types of cancer.

Research has also found that burdock had “potent inhibitory effects” on cancer growth caused by cancers like pancreatic carcinoma. Another study found burdock root significantly interfered with cancer cell growth.

TeaNote: The extract of burdock root had an aphrodisiac effect. The extract enhanced sexual function and increased the amount of sexual behavior!

Burdock root has been used to treat skin conditions like acne and eczema. The root’s are anti inflammatory and antibacterial properties can help resolve skin issues when applied topically to the skin. Burdock is considered to be safe to eat, but you should only buy it from reputable sellers and should never collect it in the wild. The burdock plant resembles belladonna nightshade plants, which are highly toxic and grow together!

TeaNote: Did you know there is evidence showing that burdock root help treat topical burns

What is Burdock tea?

Burdock tea is an herbal tea made from the root of the burdock plant. Which has an earthy, sweet flavor and can be enjoyed either hot or cold.

What are Burdock tea benefits?

Long used in Chinese medicine, some herbal medicine specialists believe that the drink can improve your immune system, lower blood pressure, heal a damaged liver, and even prevent or treat cancer.

Burdock root has been used to detoxify the liver and body for centuries. A 2002 study found the herb can help reverse liver damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

burdock plant have anti-inflammatory properties. A 2014 study found drinking the tea lowers certain inflammatory markers in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Burdock root tea contains potassium, which may help to lower blood pressure and open blood vessels to improve blood flow. Burdock root is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic to promote urination and sweating.

Burdock tea is not a tea in the traditional sense, as it is not made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, like black tea or green tea. It is brewed using parts of the burdock plant, which does not contain any caffeine. As such, burdock root tea is caffeine free.

Burdock root is generally regarded as safe, however, some people should not use burdock tea. Pregnant women should avoid burdock tea as it may stimulate the uterus and cause premature labor. People with diabetes who take blood sugar lowering medicines should not use burdock root as it may cause hypoglycemia.

How to make Burdock tea!

To make a cup from loose herbs, place about 1 tsp. dried burdock root in a teacup, pour

approximately 7 ounces of hot or boiling spring or filtered water over the herbs, and let it steep for at least 1 minute and a maximum of 20 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea. Strain the loose pieces and enjoy.

To make iced burdock tea at home, add two teaspoons of dried root to cold water. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or for as long as desired.

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