Blog by Melissa and David Sokulski, L.Acs.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Nuisance, Nourishment or Natural Healer: Burdock

My article on Burdock is now out on Natural News!

Here's an exerpt:

(NaturalNews) Much maligned for the burrs that cover children's clothing and get caught in dogs' fur, this misunderstood weed is actually a highly valued plant for both food and medicine.

Burdock (Arctium lappa and Arctium minor) is easily recognizable
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Read the whole article here! (You'll also find a recipe for Fermented Veggies with Burdock at the end of it!)

We will surely see burdock on our south side walk, scheduled for April 26...we hope to see you there! Check out our complete walk schedule, which is now posted on the right hand side of this blog, and also on our website.

We hope to see you soon!

Love to all,

Melissa Sokulski

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