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detoxifier. The dried root is most often used for medi- taking daily supplements of greater burdock powder or
cine, but the leaves and fruit can also be used. eating greater burdock as a vegetable.

Detoxing and Liver Cleanser: Its root is partic- Skin Diseases: Greater burdock is a very soothing
ularly good at helping to eliminate heavy metals and herb for the skin. It has mucilaginous properties that
other resilient toxins from the body. enhance its ability to cure skin diseases such as herpes,
eczema, psoriasis, acne, impetigo, ringworm, boils, in-
It helps with conditions caused by an overload of tox-
ins, such as sore throat and other infections, boils, sect bites, burns, and bruises. Use greater burdock tea
rashes, and other skin problems. as a wash and take it internally to clear the body of the
toxins that are causing the skin problems. For bruises,
burns, and sores, crush the seeds and use as a poultice
on the affected skin.

Diabetes: Greater burdock root helps improve di-
gestion and lower blood sugar in diabetics. For this use
the fresh root is best, but 1 to 2 grams of dried pow-
dered root can also be taken 3 times daily.
Strengthens the Immune System and Pro-
tects the Organs: This herb strengthens the im-
mune system and the lymphatic system, which helps
rid the body of toxins and ward off diseases. It also
cleans the blood. It cleand and protects the spleen and
helps it remove dangerous pathogens from the body. It
Burdock flowers, Pethan, GNUFL 1.2
improves blood quality, liver health, blood circulation,
Cancer Treatment: Greater burdock is known to and fights inflammation.
kill cancer cells. It flushes away toxins from the body, Stimulates
increases blood circulation to normal cells, protects the the Kidneys,
organs, and improves the health of the whole body. It
is used to treat breast cancers, colon cancer, and even Relieves
the deadly pancreatic cancer with good results. Fluid Reten-
tion: Greater
I feel confident that it would be effective against other burdock stimu-
cancers as well. In treating cancer, the greatest success lates the kidneys,
seems to come when herbs are used in combination to helping get rid of
kill the cancer cells and support the body. excess fluids in
Try using greater burdock in combination with sheep the body. This re-
sorrel and slippery elm to kill the cancer and detox the duces swellings,
body during treatment. Remember to also eat a highly increases urine
nutritious diet with a high concentration of vegetables output, and
and fruits and limited meats and fats. flushes waste and
toxins from the
Turkey Tail and Reishi Mushrooms are other cancer body.
go-tos for me. Dosage: Mix 1/4 cup of Anti-Cancer De- Burdock leaf in hand, Nwbeeson, CC by SA
coction with 1/4 cup of distilled water. Drink 3 times a Greater Burdock 4.0
day: 2 hours before breakfast, 2 hours after lunch and Tea is a natural
before bedtime on an empty stomach. Wait at least 2 diuretic.
hours after taking the decoction before eating again. Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Dis-
Anemia: Greater burdock has a high concentration ease: The anti-inflammatory properties of greater
of bioavailable iron. People with iron deficiency ane- burdock are powerful enough to reduce the inflamma-
mia are able to increase their iron levels rapidly by tion of osteoarthritis. Patients show remarkable

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