Burdock

Plant1 tradition

overview

Burdock's burrs, which inspired Velcro, cling to everything, and so the root became a protection that catches harm before it reaches you. The root is eaten in Japan as gobo.

Uses

Protection
Healing
Clearing negativity

ritual

Working with it

String pieces of dried burdock root into a protective necklace, or brew the root as a clearing tea.

⚠ Safety note for Burdock

ingredient_profile

Botanical name: Arctium lappa
Planet: ♀︎ Venus
Element: Water
Works for: Protection Healing Banishing Boundaries
Forms: rootdried herbtea
How to use: Brew (drinkable tea)Carry in a pocket or pouchSachet or charm bag

⚠ Safety

Common allergen. A common allergy trigger, such as the daisy family (ragweed), tree nuts, or skin sensitizers. Patch-test first, and skip it if you react.

Receptive

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Where the traditions place it

Venus — Common practice