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July: Woolly burdock continues flowering, fruits begin to form.
May cause allergies in sensitive individuals. Woolly burdock is used in folk medicine as an anti-inflammatory and cleansing agent.. Roots and leaves were used to treat skin diseases and boost immunity..
Perennial herbaceous plant with hairy leaves and large flower heads.. Grows in meadows, forest edges, and along roads.. Blooms from July to August with purple flowers..
Harvest roots and leaves of woolly burdock in late summer or early autumn. Collect plants in clean areas, avoiding polluted sites.
Choose strong, healthy roots without signs of rot.. Leaves are best collected during flowering for maximum benefit..
Thoroughly wash roots, clean from dirt and slice for drying.. Leaves dry in shade or at temperatures no higher than 40–50°C.. Used in folk medicine and cooking after heat treatment.
Woolly burdock root decoction (Boiling)
Cleansing and tonic drink
Cleansing and tonic drink
1. Slice 50 g of burdock roots.
2. Pour 500 ml of water, boil on low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Steep for 1 hour, strain and drink 100 ml three times daily.
2. Pour 500 ml of water, boil on low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Steep for 1 hour, strain and drink 100 ml three times daily.
Infusion of woolly burdock leaves (Brewing)
Anti-inflammatory remedy for external use
Anti-inflammatory remedy for external use
1. Pour 2 tbsp dried leaves with a glass of boiling water.
2. Steep for 20 minutes, strain.
3. Use for compresses or skin wipes.
2. Steep for 20 minutes, strain.
3. Use for compresses or skin wipes.
Fried woolly burdock root (Frying)
Nutritious and tasty dish
Nutritious and tasty dish
1. Peel and thinly slice root.
2. Fry in vegetable oil until golden.
3. Salt to taste and serve as a side dish.
2. Fry in vegetable oil until golden.
3. Salt to taste and serve as a side dish.
Fresh woolly burdock leaf salad (Fresh)
Refreshing and healthy salad
Refreshing and healthy salad
1. Chop fresh leaves into small pieces.
2. Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
3. Mix well and serve chilled.
2. Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
3. Mix well and serve chilled.