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Use Proper Tools: To harvest burdock roots, use a sturdy shovel or digging fork to loosen the soil around the base of the plant. Burdock root has been used for centuries in holistic medicine to treat a variety of different conditions. Burdock root oil is used for different cosmetic and medicinal purposes but today, we are focusing on its benefits for hair loss. Some people are allergic to burdock oil and will experience redness, irritation or swelling when first exposed to it.
With its heart-shaped leaves and peculiar burr-like seed heads, burdock has earned a myriad of intriguing nicknames, reflecting its deep-rooted significance in both human culture and the natural world. The most important health benefits of burdock oil relate to its ability to boost skin and hair quality, speed up healing, reduce inflammation, and promote weight loss, among others. The stems of Arctium minus are generally shorter and more branched compared to other burdock species.
Once I started making burdock tincture, my husband gave it a try and thought the flavor would make a lovely vinegar.
While every part of the plant is used in some way, the oil is perhaps the most sought after, particularly due to its potential as a cosmetic.The leaves best use is to wrap and protect food when cooking in a ground or clay oven or in campfires.