Burdock root, a staple in many Asian cuisines, is gaining popularity for its health benefits and unique flavor ...

SOW Foods executive chef Brian Doyle puts local spin on holiday recipes Brian Doyle, executive chef at SOW Foods & Catering, cooked up Roasted Root Vegetables with Golden Burdock during a Taste of the ...

Because of his Japanese heritage, Shin Thompson said, he was already familiar with burdock root—the taproot of the burdock plant, a type of thistle. “We use it quite a bit. Traditionally we steam and ...

One person’s weeds are another person’s dinner, and burdock (Arctium) is a perfect example of this. Although it is routinely weeded out as an invasive species, in Japan it is cultivated as the ...

Burdock has an earthy, nutty flavor. Substitution: Salsify, or even carrots or parsnips, makes a good substitute, and any bitter green—dandelion, red mustard or radicchio—will work fine in place of ...

Burdock root may not be common here, but it has long been popular in Asian cooking. (Oregonian file photo) Dirty, woody, long and gangly, burdock root may not be much to look at, but from root to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." There's lots of buzz about the potential health and wellness benefits of burdock root, whether that's ...

Likely the most unused vegetable on this list, burdock root is more commonly used in medicinal oil form than in home kitchens. In folk medicine, it has long been prized for its anti-inflammatory ...

Burdock is a root vegetable commonly used in traditional medicine for its powerful detoxifying properties. Rich in fiber, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, burdock supports healthy digestion by ...

Burdock root comes from the burdock weed. It is available as a tea in various tinctures. Claims of burdock root benefits are varied, though researchers are still studying its potential effects on ...