Burdock Plant: Uses, Edible Parts & Culinary Applications

Burdock (*Arctium lappa*) is a biennial plant species in the Asteraceae family.

Food:

- Young leaves and flower buds are edible when cooked, and can be eaten raw in salads.

- The roots can also be eaten, but they are best when harvested in the fall after they have had a chance to mature. They are typically peeled and boiled before eating, but they can also be roasted or fried.

- Burdock root is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine, where it is known as "gobo".

- In Korean cuisine, burdock root is used in making soups, stews, and pancakes.

- In traditional Chinese medicine, burdock root is used to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, flu, sore throat, and digestive problems.

Medicinal:

- Burdock is often used as herbal remedies to treat a variety of health problems, including the following:

- Acne

- Arthritis

- Bursitis

- Canker sores

- Dandruff

- Eczema

- Fever

- Gout

- Headaches

- Psoriasis