Burdock root may be consumed in tea, powder, or root form. It has medicinal properties. The natural dietary fiber, inulin, is found in burdock and helps with digestion. It’s high in antioxidants that make it useful as a natural remedy for different conditions. It may inhibit certain cancers. Burdock also helps to purify the blood, elminates excess fluids, uric acid, and toxins.
Those who should not take burdock include women who are pregant, those who are breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant. Those under the age of 18 should avoid use as should those with allergies to plants.
