How to Use Burdock Root

Burdock root is great for helping the liver and kidneys remove waste. There are many ways to use burdock. The fresh root can be added to soups or a stir-fry. The dried root can be used in a tea. Here is a tea you can make with the root during a body cleanse.

Things You'll Need

• Mortar and pestle 1 tablespoon dried burdock root 1 tablespoon astralagus root 1/4 tablespoon ginger 1 large tea ball 2 1/2 cups water Saucepan

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Instructions

The Steps

• 1

  Crush your burdock, astralagus root, and ginger by grinding them with the pestle in your mortar.

• 2

  Put your herbs in the large tea ball, and add the water to a saucepan over medium heat.

• 3

  Hang the tea ball over the side of the pan so that the herbs steep in the water. Let the tea come to a boil.

• 4

  Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the roots for 30 minutes.

• 5

  Remove your tea ball and place it in a teacup. Pour the tea into the cup, over the tea ball. Let the roots soak for a few minutes.

• 6

  Remove the tea ball from the teacup. Sweeten your tea with honey as desired. Enjoy!