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                                   ³Burdock ³
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    (artium lappa) also called love leaves, beggar's buttons, harebur. The
    principles of velcro fasteners were taken from burdock. Gardeners use it
    to restore minerals to topsoil. Burdock is found throughout Europe, Asia
    and North America. The stalk is useable in soups as ordinary food. The
    leaves are bitter and should not be bothered with - leave them to
    decompose and fertilize the soil if you are digging up the plant in the
    wild. The root is sweet to the taste; its entirely white when it sprouts
    but as it grows the outer layer attains a dark brown to black coloration.

       The root is used medicinally for its properties as an astringent*,
    blood* purifier, and anti-rheumatic usage.

       In tea* dose should be no more than 2 cups a day.