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Arctium minus |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctium_nemorosum
July: Lesser burdock continues flowering, fruits begin to form.
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Safe but rarely used as food. Small burdock is traditionally used in folk medicine for blood purification and skin health improvement.. Roots and leaves are used as tonic and medicinal remedies..
Perennial herbaceous plant with large leaves, smaller than those of great burdock.. Grows in meadows, forest edges, along roads and in shrubs.. Blooms in July-August with purple flowers..
Harvest small burdock roots in early spring or late autumn when beneficial substances concentration is highest. Collect plants in ecologically clean areas away from roads and industrial zones.
Choose healthy, strong roots without damage or signs of rot.. After harvesting, thoroughly clean roots from soil and impurities..
Wash roots, peel thin skin, slice and dry in shade or at temperature up to 50°C.. Leaves can be used fresh or dried for medicinal infusions.. Roots used after cooking.
Small burdock root decoction (Boiling)
Cleansing and strengthening drink
Cleansing and strengthening drink
1. Wash and slice 50 g small burdock root.
2. Pour 500 ml water, boil on low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Steep, strain and drink 100 ml three times daily.
2. Pour 500 ml water, boil on low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Steep, strain and drink 100 ml three times daily.
Fried small burdock (Frying)
Tasty and nutritious dish
Tasty and nutritious dish
1. Peel and thinly slice small burdock root.
2. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
3. Salt to taste and serve as a side dish.
2. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
3. Salt to taste and serve as a side dish.
Small burdock leaf infusion (Brewing)
Helps with skin diseases
Helps with skin diseases
1. Pour 1 tbsp dried leaves with a glass of boiling water.
2. Steep 15 minutes, strain.
3. Use internally or externally.
2. Steep 15 minutes, strain.
3. Use internally or externally.
Fresh small burdock root salad (Fresh)
Refreshing and nutritious salad
Refreshing and nutritious salad
1. Peel and thinly slice small burdock roots.
2. Add chopped onion, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix and serve chilled.
2. Add chopped onion, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix and serve chilled.