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"J It Quick Tip 1: After simmering the burdock root in water, the water makes a very useful remedy as well as the vegetable. ^h~^ jf^Jh, Ingested together, they aid digestion and remove toxins from iji the body. Gargling with the simmered water is good for mouth ulcers, and when applied directly, burdock root juice counteracts insect bites and stinging nettles. Quick Tip 2: Gobo (burdock root) has a tendency to taste bitter; soaking them in rice vinegar water will take the bitter edge off. Choose the straightest roots you can find, without cracks in the skin." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.) "Add this inulin powerhouse to your salad mixture. • burdock root. Also known as gobo, burdock root is also very high in inulin. Fresh burdock roots can destroy certain bacteria and fungi making it a good tonic on the fight against infection. It's also a very good source of potassium and a moderate source of iron. o Where to buy it: In the fresh produce section of Asian markets." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"As an anti-inflammatory demulcent agent, burdock root soothes and clears internal heat. It improves the elimination of metabolic wastes through the liver, lymphs, large intestines, lungs, kidneys, and skin. Japanese research indicates that burdock root contains desmutagens, substances that deactivate cancer-causing agents." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Ingredients Flor-Essence contains the original four principal herbs in Essiac: burdock root {Arctium lappa), Turkish rhubarb root {Rheum palmatum), sheep sorrel {Rumex acetosella), and slippery elm bark {Ulmus rubra); and four additional herbs that are believed to potentiate the formula: watercress {Nasturtium officinale), blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus), red clover {Trifolium pratense), and kelp {Laminaria digitata)." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "One of the herbs in Flor-Essence, burdock root, is understood to be a uterine muscle stimulant, and the possibility exists that it might cause a spontaneous discharge. Thus, Flor-Essence is not recommended for pregnant women. Additionally, nursing mothers need to understand that the body will use the quickest means available to get rid of toxic substances and waste products. The possibility exists that it could use the mother's milk. Therefore although Flor-Essence itself can be taken by infants, it is not recommended for nursing mothers." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "Breast Cancer Herbs such as burdock root and Indian rhubarb contain high concentrations of flavones, anthraquinones, tannins, and certain polysaccharides, which have been variously reported to have antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antimutagenic, and cytostatic effects, according to Dr. Elizabeth Kaegi, former director of Medical Affairs and Cancer Control of the National Cancer Institute of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society. Thousands of women believe that taking Flor-Essence has helped them in their treatment of breast cancer." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"Gargling with the simmered water is good for mouth ulcers, and when applied directly, burdock root juice counteracts insect bites and stinging nettles. Quick Tip 2: Gobo (burdock root) has a tendency to taste bitter; soaking them in rice vinegar water will take the bitter edge off. Choose the straightest roots you can find, without cracks in the skin. Avoid hairy roots, as these are old. Quick Facts: There is mounting scientific evidence that the symbiotic relationship between prebiotics and probiotics significantly contributes to health by having anticarcinogenic and antimicrobial benefits." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.) "Also known as gobo, burdock root is also very high in inulin. Fresh burdock roots can destroy certain bacteria and fungi making it a good tonic on the fight against infection. It's also a very good source of potassium and a moderate source of iron. o Where to buy it: In the fresh produce section of Asian markets." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"In the July 3, 2000, issue of Cancer Letters, researchers from the Division of Pathology, National Institute of Health Sciences, Tokyo, Japan, reported on burdock root's anticancer activities. They note their biological study showed, "The average number of colon aberrant crypt foci [is] significantly decreased" with the dietary addition of this phytocompound. Meanwhile, epidemiological studies in Japan have shown a correlation between consumption of kelp (also in the Flor-Essence formula) and lower rates of breast, colon and lung cancers." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"It increases the production of both urine and sweat, potentially making it useful for treating swelling and fever. burdock root might play a role in preventing liver damage caused by alcohol, chemicals, or medications. The exact reason for this protective effect is not known, but it is thought to involve opposition to a chemical process called oxidation, which occurs in the body as a natural function of metabolism. Although oxidation is a natural process, that doesn't mean it isn't harmful to the body!" - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Other vegetables—tomato, bell pepper (red, yellow, orange), nopal cactus, string beans, burdock root, Jerusalem artichoke, radish, any green sprouts ?Sweetener (use sparingly due to higher glycemic index when juiced)—parsnip, apple, sweet potato, carrot, beet ?Condiments—lemon and lime juice, cayenne powder, ginger root juice, juiced garlic, Himalayan salt, turmeric (powder or juice) Take your juices with you wherever you go, and make sure you do not find yourself at work, on errands, or anywhere without a juice. This is the most sure way to make your head spin on a Juice Feast." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Total-Body Basic Cleanse Ingredients Morning Formula artichoke blessed thistle burdock root dandelion echinacea fenugreek garlic green tea hawthorn berry horsetail kelp milkthistle mullein nettle oatstraw oregano parsley red clover turmeric wormwood yarrow yellow dock Evening Formula buckthorn flaxseed marshmallow* rhubarb slippery elm triphala" Total-Body Advanced Cleanse The ideal advanced cleanse would be a blend of herbs and minerals formulated for deep total-body cleansing." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Rejuvenator 1 bunch of kale 4-6 ribs of celery 1 cucumber 1 burdock root 1 lemon 1-2 apples (optional) Burdock root is a blood purifier and an excellent base to help the body create hormones. Burdock contains one of the highest amounts of organic iron in any food. Kale provides a dense source of alkaline minerals. Cucumber and celery soften the taste. The lemon should be shaved down to the white pith. Apples may be added to sweeten (although better results occur without them). This is, all-around, perhaps the most effective vegetable juice combination I have found." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"Other liver-cleansing foods include beets, carrots, artichokes, lemons, dandelion greens, watercress, and burdock root. Onions, garlic, and leeks contain organosulfur compounds that enhance the immune system and induce enzymes that detoxify the liver. In addition, they contain the bioflavonoid quercitin, which is known to stimulate the immune response, protect against oxidation, block the inflammatory response, and inhibit tumor growth.61 By eating as many of your vegetables as possible in an organic form, you cut down on your intake of pesticides that may also mimic estrogen." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Recommended dietary allowance (RDA): Age 18 and younger, pregnant or nursing: 30 mg per day Age 19 and older, pregnant or nursing: 35 mg per day Food sources: wheat germ, fish, garlic Herbal sources: alfalfa, burdock root and seed, dandelion, parsley Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin). Studies show that vitamin B2 (riboflavin) depletion is common during pregnancy (up to 40 percent less at term than nonpregnant women and men), so riboflavin supplementation is recommended to prevent metabolic disturbances." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Other Herbal Extracts to Consider Chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus) Nettle (Urtica dioica) burdock root (Arctium lappa) Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) Oregon grape (Berberis aquifolium) Topical Preparations Poke root oil: rub onto the belly over the uterus nightly before bed. Castor oil packs: apply over pelvis 3-5 times per week. (See Appendix D for instructions.) Herbal Phytoestrogens. There are three types of naturally occurring estrogen-like substances called phytoestrogens found in plants: resorcylic acid lactones, steroids and sterols, and phenolics." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "There are many options here, including a lipotropic supplement and herbs such as dandelion root, burdock root, and milk thistle. Little information is available about any interactions between botanicals and birth control pills. For now, my only real caution is with Saint-John's-wort. A few case reports, as well as two controlled clinical trials, indicate that Saint-John's-wort can cause breakthrough bleeding and interferes with the metabolism of the hormones in the pill." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Antioxidants such as burdock root may protect body cells from damage caused by oxidation. Kelp is a sea vegetable that is a concentrated source of minerals, including iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. Kelp as a source of iodine assists in making the thyroid hormones, which are necessary for maintaining normal metabolism in all cells of the body. This increases energy levels and makes it easier to maintain a healthy body weight. Kelp is the most nutrient-dense of all the Native Ojibwa tea ingredients—and it isn't found in four herb formulas of the tea." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Othet herbs that you will find in a good detox tea include things like ginger, clove, cinnamon, burdock root, and horsetail. Incidentally, some of the othet herbs used in a good liver/detox tea (such as uva ursi, parsley root, and juniper berries) are also extremely beneficial to the kidneys. Two cups of the tea should be consumed fifteen minutes after drinking your citrus and olive flush. But several cups can and should be consumed throughout the day. In fact, consuming the liver/detox tea as a regular part of your diet is a pleasant and tasty way to continually optimize your health." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"The formula is composed of four herbs (burdock root, slippery elm, sheep sorrel, and Indian rhubarb). The burdock root contains inulin, which improves the function of white blood cells. This root also contains Vitamin A and selenium, which scavenge free radicals and chromium which regulates blood sugar levels. Slippery elm has mucilage that benefits plasma and lymph. Sheep sorrel contains vitamins and trace minerals as well as silicon, which protect nerves. Indian rhubarb root has antibiotic and anti-tumor properties. There is a long history of benefits in treating malignancies with Essiac." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"To make your own tea: 1 Boil one chopped burdock root along with one chopped dandelion root in a pot of water for 20 minutes. 2 Remove from heat, and add a handful of red clover. 3 Cover and steep this mixture for 30 minutes, then run the brew through a sieve. Drink a cup or two of tea every day for four or five days. Fresh roots ought to be available at a good herb shop. Off-season, dried roots and herbs will also work. Laser Lessens Acne Scars • Poison Ivy for Smooth Skin Homeopathic acne treatments work from the inside out to clear up spotted skin." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Wild plants, such as burdock root, kale, bok choy, heirloom tomatoes, squash and dandelion are preferred. Oddly, this diet also includes raw, organic cheese, preferably goat's milk cheese, which is easier to digest than cow's milk cheese. Using live blood cell analysis, David has seen how the blood turns bad when we eat hybrid food, even when it is raw. I once asked David what he ate, and he said he almost never eats. He does drink, however, the drinks listed in his recipe book, such as sun teas and lemonade." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Any good blood cleansing formula will contain some, or all, of the following herbs: Red clover blossoms, burdock root, Chaparral, Periwinkle, and Goldenseal.1 The Chelators Over 300,000 bypasses a year are now performed in US hospitals, at well ovet $40,000 each. It works out to something like $15 billion dollars a year spent on coronary bypasses. At least 5% of the patients die from the procedure; even more die from complications such as stroke. But what the heck, it's a small risk and a small price to pay since there's no alternative. Right? Well, not exactly." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Burdock root was believed to clear the bloodstream of toxins. It was used both internally and externally for psoriasis. Traditional herbalists recommend 2-4 ml of burdock root tincture per day. For the dried root preparation in tablet or capsule form, the common amount to take is 1-2 grams 3 times per day. Many herbal preparations will combine burdock root with other alterative herbs, such as yellow dock (p. 472), red clover (p. 453), or cleavers (p. 412)." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.)

"Anti-irritants include substances such as allantoin, aloe, bisabolol, burdock root, chamomile extract, glyc-yrrhetinic acid, grape extract, green tea, licorice root, vitamin C, white willow, willow bark, willowherb, and many, many more. Their benefit for skin should be strongly considered because they are that rare thing—a case where too much of a good thing is better! EMOLLIENTS For those with truly dry skin—that is, where the dryness is not caused by irritating or drying skin-care products—emollients provide lubricating ingredients that are critical for making skin feel hydrated." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.) "It is fragrance-free and the sole plant extract, burdock root, has soothing properties. © Botanies Quenching Face Mask ($8.99for 2.5 ounces) is an average mask with slight moisturizing qualities for normal to dry skin. A blend of interesting water-binding agents and some antioxidant plant oils would have made this a much better contender. © Botanies Refining Sauna Mask ($8.99 for 5 0.27-ounce masks) is a gel-textured mask that contains a zeolite mineral." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"Although burdock has a long history of medicinal use in Europe and Asia, it is mainly the Japanese that grow and use burdock root as a vegetable. parts used The fresh roots, rarely the young leaves. Cultivation & harvesting Burdock is grown as a vegetable crop, mainly in Japan but also to a limited extent in China, Taiwan, Korea and Hawaii. The young roots are harvested before they become fibrous (when they are about 30 cm long and 2 cm in diameter). Uses & properties The roots are known as gobo in Japanese and are a popular vegetable, similar to carrots." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.) "Notes As is the case with other members of the daisy family such as chicory (Cichorium) and salsify (Scorzonera), the roots contain inulin as storage polysaccharide and not starch. burdock root also contains triterpenoids, polyacetylenes and lignans, to which the medicinal uses (for skin complaints, rheumatism and as diuretic) are ascribed. Arenga pinnata sugar palm Sugar palm Palm sugar Description The sugar palm (also called aren or gomuti palm) is a single-stemmed tree of up to 15 m in height, with long dissected leaves, pendulous male or female flower clusters and round fruits." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"Roots, such as burdock root, have been shown to contain levels of B12 absorbed from soil organisms up to 0.5 mm into the outer skin. e. Nature's First Food, the best probiotic superfood on the market today. f. Spirulina or blue-green algae (three tablespoons per day). Spirulina contains a great ratio of human-active vitamin B12 as compared to B12 analogues. g. Occasional fermented foods (e.g. raw sauerkraut) when appropriate." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"Topically, burdock root can be used as a bath herb t^ relieve sore joints and gout. A compress made from the root or leaf can be used to treat boils, bruises, glandular swellings, knee swellings, sprains, and tumors. The leaf can also be bruised and applied topically to eradicate ringworm. The root can be prepared as a hair rinse or oil to prevent dandruff and hair loss and as a facial toner in cases of oily skin. Edible Uses Young burdock leaves can be cooked in several changes of water and eaten as a potherb—but do not expect them to be delicious." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

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