Greater burdock (Arctium lappa) is an herb with a long history of use. Primarily the root is used, but other plant parts have reported traditional uses. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia with ...

Burdock root (Arctium lappa), also known as greater burdock, is a vegetable native to parts of Asia and Europe. It has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat influenza (flu) and other ...

Burdock’s burs have tiny hooks that cling to passing animals, dispersing the seeds far and wide. Vicky McMillan Brush up against a burdock plant that has finished flowering, and you’ll probably ...