"Natural Healing with Herbs for a Healthier You"
BURDOCK
by Marilyn Light
[History] [Location] [Chemical Constituent] [Medicinal Qualities] [Contra-Indications] [Known Herbal Formulas] [Dosages & Applications] [Personal Experiences] [Bibliography]
THE BENEFITS OF THE USE OF BURDOCK
IN HERBAL PREPARATIONS

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Recipe copied from the website: on April 20, 2005 http://www.econetwork.net/%7Ewildmansteve/Web%20Recipes/KinpiraGobo.html