Burdock is a medicinal plant/herb, native to Europe and Northern Asia, but also grows in the United States. It is a relative of the Feverfew, Dandelion, and many other biennial thistles in the daisy family. Even though people use different parts of the burdock plant to induce various effects, its main healing qualities are in the root. For instance, the burdock root has vital ingredients such as calcium, arcigen, flavonoids, chlorogenic acid , potassium, and a host of other elements that are helpful to the body. Furthermore, the root also has an ample amount of vitamin C, chromium, magnesium, and trace amounts of organic mercury, which can make a good detox formula. Health Benefits of Using Burdock Root Blood Purification People who use burdock root and its products have a plethora of health benefits. For instance, the root is a popular medicinal herb because of its blood purification abilities. Even though many health professionals do not understan...