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Post by Sam on Apr 5, 2016 4:35:48 GMT -5
Yep, it's that nasty plant that makes a matted mess of your dogs fur or horses mane but the roots are delicious. They also have many medicinal qualities. For tablefare, I dig the roots in spring from the youngest, most tender specimens I can find. I clean the roots, lightly washing and using an old toothbrush to remove stubborn dirt. I then slice the roots on a slight diagonal making the slices about an eight inch thick or so. I sautee these in butter with salt and a little black pepper. This year I think I'll try roasting some. Burdock has been used in many folk remedies as one of the best blood purifiers. It contains certain diuretic principles, which help expel toxic products from the blood through urine. The herb is employed in the treatment of skin problems such as eczema (dermatitis), psoriasis, skin dryness, etc. The plant parts have been used as an herbal remedy for liver and gall bladder complaints. Effusion of burdock seeds has been used for throat and chest ailments. Burdock leaves and stems, in addition to their use as a vegetable, have appetite stimulant and are a good remedy for gas and indigestion (dyspeptic) complaints.
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Apr 5, 2016 23:34:52 GMT -5
Post by les on Apr 5, 2016 23:34:52 GMT -5
Good one Sam
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Post by Sam on Apr 6, 2016 3:51:15 GMT -5
Thank you Les.
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