What Is Burdock Root?
Burdock (Arctium lappa) is a plant in the aster family, recognizable by its large leaves and burr-covered seed heads. The part used in Essiac tea is the root — a long, deep taproot that grows beneath the surface.
Botanical Characteristics
- Member of the Asteraceae (aster) family.
- Produces large, broad leaves and purple thistle-like flowers.
- Develops a long, sturdy taproot.
- Biennial plant, completing its life cycle over two years.
Burdock Root in Essiac Tea
Burdock root is one of the four traditional herbs in the original Essiac formula. NutriNoche includes it as the first ingredient in its five-herb ready-to-drink blend, brewed in Ultra Purified Water.
Why It's Included
Burdock root has a long history of use in traditional herbal preparations across multiple cultures. In Essiac tea, it contributes to the overall botanical profile of the blend. NutriNoche does not make medical claims about burdock root's effects.