Greetings from the Herb Lady: (My Grandmother: Marie L. Berry Cross) - Better known as "The Herb Lady From Mecosta".

It has been quite a while since I wrote about my herbs.

I am going to tell you about “Burdock”. Natural healers revere this herb as nature’s best blood purifier , that is, they believe that it rids the body of dangerous toxins. Ancient herbalists used burdock to treat snake bites. To this day, many herbalist recommend this herb for its diuretic action. This herb can be used in two ways: internally and externally. When taken internally it increases the flow of urine and promotes sweating. When used externally, it can be helpful for the soreness and swelling caused by arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, gout, ulcers, and lumbago. It is also considered a major natural treatment for skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and even canker sores. Burdock is also soothing for hemorrhoids. What a versatile herb!

How to use it: 1. I can be purchased in pill or liquid form: a. take up to 3 capsules daily b. mix 10 to 25 drops of extract in liquid daily c. 1 tablespoon of burdock in a tea ball and place in 1 cup of boiling water – steep mixture 5-10 minutes – remove tea ball – can be sweeten with honey 2.

Can be applied locally to inflamed area as needed, also.

People with a confirmed sensitivity to insulin should avoid burdock.