How to Make Burdock Root Tea
- 1). Dig roots of the burdock plant, Arctium lappa or Arctium minus, in the spring, using a spade or trowel. The plant is a common weed in many areas of the U.S. along roadsides and in waste places. Ask an experienced botanist to help you identify the correct plant.
- 2). Cut off the tops with a knife and spread the roots to dry in the sun. Once they've shriveled and lost most of their moisture, store the dried roots in a dry, dark place for future use.
- 3). Chop up part of a dried root and grind it to a powder using a mortar and pestle or herb grinder.
- 4). Add 1 tsp. of dried powdered burdock root to 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer 20 minutes. Strain out the remaining burdock root with a tea strainer before drinking the tea.
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