Botanical Name
Arctium lappa
 
Usual Origin(s)
Europe, Northern Asia, North America
 
Description
Long, brown, fibrous root pieces with an earthy aroma and slightly bitter taste. This hardy biennial plant's root has been valued for centuries in traditional herbalism for its cleansing and purifying properties.
 
Folk Names
Great Burdock, Gobo, Beggar's Buttons, Cockle Buttons, Love Leaves, Personata
 
Gender
Feminine
 
Planet
Venus
 
Element
Water
 
Powers
Protection, Healing, Cleansing, Warding
 
Magical Uses
Burdock Root is commonly used in protective sachets and amulets to shield against negative energies and ward off harmful influences. When burned as incense, it purifies spaces and dispels negativity, creating a clean spiritual environment for magical work. The root is often carried or worn to promote healing and recovery, particularly during times of physical or emotional distress. Burdock Root is frequently used in cleansing rituals and baths to remove spiritual impurities and break negative patterns or attachments. Scattering dried burdock root around the home creates a protective barrier against unwanted visitors and psychic intrusions. It is also employed in spells for uncrossing and removing curses, helping to neutralize harmful magic directed at the practitioner. Adding burdock root to healing teas or tinctures is believed to enhance the body's natural detoxification processes while providing spiritual cleansing.
 
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