Burdock
Botanical Name: Arctium lappa
Common Names and Synonyms: Beggar's Buttons, Thorny Burr, Gypsy's
Rhubarb, Fox's Clote, Cockle Buttons
Background: Burdock grows wild throughout much Europe and the
northern United States. Traditionally, burdock was used as a blood
purifier and to treat skin sores. Today burdock is also used as a
systemic cleanser and is particularly noted as a liver purifier and hormone
balancer, especially in cases of skin, arthritic and glandular problems.
The large-leafed plant bears thistle-like red or purple flowers set in
a round, fruiting head, covered with burrs. Burdock grows wild
along field borders from July to September and the burrs cling to the fur
of any passing animal or to a person's clothing. The idea for the
product known as Velcro came from the sticking quality of the burrs.
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Burdock in the Cayce Readings
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According to the Cayce readings, the intended action of burdock was as
a digestive stimulant to the stomach, intestines, pancreas and liver.
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Burdock utilization peaked in 1923 and
decreased markedly with a notable increase during 1934-1935.
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Various amounts of burdock root were recommended with the following frequency:
2 ounces |
74 readings |
1 ounce |
29 readings |
1/2 ounce |
27 readings |
1/2 ounce |
4 readings |
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Tincture or essence of burdock root was recommended as follows:
1/2 ounce |
8 readings |
1/4 ounce |
4 readings |
10 minims |
1 reading |
40 minims |
1 reading |
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Fluid extract of burdock root was recommended in 8 readings:
1/2 ounce |
5 readings |
1/4 ounce |
1 reading |
2 ounces |
1 reading |
40 minims |
1 reading |
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Elixir of Burdock root (1 ounce) was recommended in 1 reading. "Yellow
burdock" was prescribed in three readings (1 ounce - 2 readings; 2 ounces
- 1 reading) between 1920-1922.
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Burdock was always recommended with other substances in a compound, never
by itself. Although a wide diversity of formulas were given, the
most common substances mentioned in the same readings with burdock were
as follows:
Yellow dock |
142 readings |
Tolu |
133 readings |
Sarsaparilla |
97 readings |
Wild Cherry |
88 readings |
Elder Flower |
80 readings |
Buchu Leaves |
62 readings |
Mandrake |
56 readings |
Prickly Ash Bark |
49 readings |
Calisaya |
43 readings |
Black Snake Root |
31 readings |
Cayce Quotes on Burdock
1012-1
The Burdock is an activative force with or in the
juices through the hydrochloric area, or in the pylorus.
4650-1
We find these conditions, for the condition to produce
the proper secretions to the pancreas and to give the correct functioning
of the liver these elements are added in those of the Burdock and Yellow
Dock root ...
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