Burdock root is one of my all-time favourite healing herbs. It has been used for centuries as a way to purify blood and neutralize and eliminate poisons from the body. Fresh burdock juice in particular is incredibly high in vitamins and minerals, and in its raw form provides the body with even more body-healing effects.
Burdock contains a volatile oil that literally pulls toxins from our cells and then holds onto it while we sweat it out. So these toxins are eliminated through sweat glands, helping eliminate stubborn skin problems (i.e., acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and extremely dry, irritated skin). Burdock is also high in niacin, which is known to help eliminate poisons from the body like radiation.
This special root also supports the bladder, kidney and liver.
In Healing with Whole Foods Paul Pitchford writes, “(Burdock) is a virtual cure-all for conditions of excess, and significantly purifies the blood while reducing fat and regulating blood sugar.” (1)
This recipe serves 1, and burdock root can be found in health food stores or Asian food stores. It looks like long wooden sticks.
Burdock Juice Recipe
Ingredients:
– 1 cup fresh burdock root
– 5 stalks celery
– 2 cups packed spinach
– 2 granny smith apples
– 1 lemon, peeled
– 1 inch fresh ginger root
Method:
Run all of the above ingredients through a juicer, and enjoy immediately!
Footnotes
1. Pitchford, p.119
You said about burdock juice is good for you and it gets rid of psoriasis. Which kind of psoriasis does it get rid of there are so many psoriasis.
Burdock is good for all skin conditions. Any kind of psoriasis. But also need to get rid of wheat and dairy as those are the main things that trigger it in the first place.
Can I drink Burdock juice every day?
How much should I drink daily?
I would juice about 12 inches of burdock root daily (back in the day), I don’t do so as much anymore, and split it up a bit, but it is not harmful to juice every day.
Do you juice the skin?
Yes!