Wednesday, 14 July 2021

Plants We Used to Use 8. Lesser burdock

The roots of Lesser burdock are cooked in some Asian dishes. The plant's leaves and stalks may also be incorporated in a wild salad (but watch out for phyto-oestrogens). However, burdock's best known UK use, is its role as flavouring for the Dandelion and burdock fizzy drink. The roots of both plants are combined in an infusion to provide a basic ingredient.
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