Burdock ( Arctium Lappa ) Takinogawa Long 1 L Container

**Burdock Root (Arctium lappa)**
Burdock has been used for centuries in **European, Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicine** as a **blood purifier and tonic for the liver and digestive system**. Traditionally, its roots, seeds, and leaves were used to **detoxify the body, support healthy skin, and restore vitality**, making it a grounding and protective ally for overall wellness.

Herbally, Burdock is a **blood cleanser, liver tonic, digestive bitter, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory**. It supports the **liver, kidneys, and digestive tract**, helping the body eliminate toxins and maintain proper metabolic function. Its key constituents — **inulin, lignans, flavonoids, and polyacetylenes** — contribute to its **gentle purifying, anti-inflammatory, and nourishing effects**.

Energetically, Burdock is an **Earth herb**, providing **grounding, stabilizing, and nourishing energy**. It strengthens the physical body, supports the **liver and digestive system**, and encourages a sense of rootedness and resilience. Its slightly **neutral and calming nature** allows it to restore balance without overstimulating the system, making it ideal for **chronic conditions, sluggish digestion, or systemic depletion**.

Astrologically, Burdock resonates with **Saturn**, reflecting its **slow, strengthening, and protective qualities**. Just as Saturn governs structure, endurance, and discipline, Burdock works steadily to **purify, stabilize, and rebuild the body**, especially supporting the **liver’s detoxification pathways and the digestive system’s harmony**. Its connection to **Virgo**, the sign of **health, purification, and digestion**, underscores its role in cleansing, organizing, and supporting the body’s internal systems over time.

Burdock is a **biennial plant**; the **roots are harvested in the first year for gentler action**, or in the second year for **maximum strength and medicinal potency**. They can be dried for teas, decoctions, tinctures, or cooked as a nourishing food.

⚠ **Cautions:** Generally safe, but may interact with blood sugar-lowering or diuretic medications. Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae family plants.