What is Burdock Leaf?

Burdock Leaf is the dried leaf of Arctium lappa, Greater Burdock, a biennial in the daisy family (Asteraceae). While the root is the more familiar part of the plant, the leaf has its own place in traditional herb practice.

About the plant

Burdock is native to Europe and northern Asia and is now naturalized around the world. It produces the bristly burrs that famously inspired the invention of Velcro. The root, known as gobo in Japanese cooking, is the best-known part, but the leaf has long been used as a bitter tea ingredient and in topical preparations. Both root and leaf carry the notably bitter character typical of the Asteraceae family.

Related herbs

• Burdock Root — the more familiar root, known as gobo.

Burdock Leaf: form & sizes

We carry Burdock Leaf as organic cut and sifted dried leaf, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Burdock Leaf in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Burdock Leaf at a glance

Botanical name

Arctium lappa

Family

Asteraceae

Native region

Europe and northern Asia, now naturalized worldwide

Plant part

leaf

Sourcing

Organic

Form

cut and sifted dried leaf

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb