Thanks for this post. Pinging the list again to an informative article about chemicals in makeup and sunscreen that are really bad for pregnant women. ConservativeMind posted this at my request, and he has an interesting health related ping list people may want to join.
https://freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3735908/posts?page=1966#1966
Burdock [Arcitum lappa]
Tissue: plasma, blood
Systens: lymphatic, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary
Properties: alterative, diuretic, bitter tonic, diaphoretic, antipyretic
Indications: eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne, liver diseases, fever, lymphatic congestion, nephritis, edema, hypertension, gout, arthritis, indigestion (acid type)
Both the seeds and root of burdock (I have only used root powder, never saw seeds for sale) are deeply cleansing to the liver, blood and lymphatic systems. It is valuable in the treatment of pitta (heat) related skin disorders, including stubborn acne, boils, eczema, and psoriasis. To deal with such conditions, and to relieve itching, it combines well with turmeric, neem, manjistha, or barberry. I have used burdock, often in formula, to treat acne, boils, skin inflammation, and sickness with fevers.
Burdock is also rich in minerals and vitamins, including iron, magnesium, manganese, and thiamin. Fresh burdock root is often found in the produce section of health food stores and Asian markets. (I used to buy in Hawaii, under the name “gobo”, Japanese use in soups and stews. I often sautéed it.) It makes a nice addition to a soup with other vegetables, ginger, and onion.
As a cooling diuretic, is helps to release excess pitta (heat) support health kidney function, expel uric acid and treat edema, gout, and psoriatic arthritis.