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What Is Burdock Root?

Burdock root (genus Arctium) is a genus of biennial plants in the Asteraceae(daisy) family that’s native to Northern Asia and Europe, but it’s now found throughout the U.S., where it grows as a weed. In Japan, it’s often called gobo root and is cultivated as a vegetable.

Burdock has large, heart-shaped leaves and bright pink-red to purple thistle-like flowers. It also has burrs that can stick to clothing or animal fur. The deep roots of the burdock plant are brownish-green or nearly black on the outside.

Burdock root is a slender, brown-skinned root vegetable that typically grows to be more than two feet in length. It consists primarily of carbohydrates, volatile oils, plant sterols, tannins and fatty oils.

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SOME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

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• Blood Purifier

•  Lymphatic System Strengthener

• Natural Diuretic

• Skin Healer

• Defend Against Diabetes

• Combat Cancer

•  Improves Arthritis

•  Helps Treat an Enlarged Spleen

•  Fight Tonsillitis

What Is Stinging Nettle?

The stinging nettle plant (Urtica dioica) is one of the six subspecies within the Urtica genus. The native range of stinging nettle, also known as common nettle in some places, is extensive and includes Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. Stinging nettle roots and leaves have different medicinal properties. Stinging roots can be taken as a tablet, tea, tincture, extract, capsule, or pill. [1]

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Some Benefits Include:

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• Might Prevent Kidney Stones

• May Promote Feminine Health

• Detoxifing the Body

• Anti-Inflammatory

• May Ease Respiratory Issues

• May Lower Blood Pressure

• May Help withe Prostate Enlargement

• Help Control Blood Sugar Levels

• May Aid in Skin Care

• May Aid in Hair Care

What Is Mullein?

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Mullein is a herbaceous biennial in the Scrophulariaceae (i.e. figwart) family. It was originally native to Europe and Asia, but it can now be found growing wild throughout North America and much of the rest of the world.

The scientific name for this herb is Verbascum thapsus, but it’s commonly called mullein or great mullein.

Mullein leaf and flowers have expectorant and soothing properties. This herb is commonly used by herbalists to treat respiratory problems such as bronchitis, dry coughs, asthma, and hoarseness.

Mullein leaf is said to work as a diuretic, help to reduce inflammation in the urinary system and prevent UTIs.

Common mullein’s soothing properties come from its polysaccharide mucilage and gum content which work to soothe irritated tissue. Its expectorant property is the result of saponins that are said to stimulate fluid production in the lungs.

The anti-inflammatory property of this herb is due to iridoid glycoside and flavonoid content that work to decrease inflammation.

Mullein has a long history of traditional uses as a medicinal plant, but recent advances in herbal research are just now establishing its health benefits.

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SOME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

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•  Lowers Bad Cholesterol

• Fights Free Radicals

• Stabilizes Blood Sugar

•  Lowers Blood Pressure

• Helps Digestion

•  Reduces Cancer Risk

• Improves Liver Health

• Nutritional Supplement

• Protects Skin from Sun Damage

• Reduces Inflammation

• Strengthens Immune System

• Weight Loss Aid