Burdock Root Tea

Light, mild tea that is truly unique with a earthy aroma and taste. Known for a multitude of health benefits, Seelect Tea’s Burdock Root is definitely one to try if you haven’t done so already. Burdock Root Tea is vegan, gluten-free, and kosher.
History & Health:
Burdock Root is a biennial plant related to the daisy family and is found in the northern United States and in Europe along fences, walls, and roadsides. A multi-purpose plant, the early settlers used Burdock Root Tea internally as a neutralizing agent and externally as a natural topical relief. Drinking Burdock Root Tea is beneficial to some skin conditions, controlling blood pressure, and reducing symptoms of bladder infections. Historically, Burdock Root Tea was also used to increase the libido. Other great herbal teas by Seelect Tea include Organic Dandelion Tea, Parsley Leaf Tea, and Peppermint Leaf Tea.

Steeping Directions:
Pour one cup of fresh boiling water over tea bag, steep 4-6 minutes. The longer the tea steeps, the stronger the flavor. Lemon or honey may be added.

Burdock root has been valued as both food and medicinal herb around the world. Folklore calls it “beggar’s buttons” or “stickie willie” because of the clinging small burs. It originates in Eurasia and was brought to America by early English and French settlers.

Burdock roots are mostly from first year cycle plants and is handpicked in late fall or early spring when the plant is rich in inulin and other beneficial nutrients. Burdock root herbal tea has been traditionally used to detoxify the body and maintain healthy blood and skin