{"product_id":"burdock-root","title":"Burdock Root","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurdock Root from Nelson's Tea features cut and sifted pieces of \u003cem\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/em\u003e, a plant with a long culinary and herbal history across multiple cultures. In Japan, the fresh root is harvested and eaten as a vegetable, while European brewers once used it to add a bitter touch to traditional beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoppers picking up this herb gain a flexible botanical for home recipes, infusions, and decoctions. The sliced, dried pieces are commonly used in poultice preparations, herbal blends, and homemade broths. Its earthy character makes it a grounding addition to any pantry stocked with traditional wellness-focused ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Burdock Root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-and-sifted format makes the pieces easy to measure, mix into blends, or drop into simmering broths and decoctions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas a long food tradition, with the fresh root eaten as a vegetable in Japan and featured in traditional European brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed widely in poultice recipes, making this herb practical for home preparations centered around traditional botanical care routines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried format stays shelf-stable in airtight storage, giving kitchens a flexible pantry herb ready for daily or occasional use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with other roots like dandelion, chicory, and ginger, supporting creative herbal blends crafted to personal taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: red;\"\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c!-- pagebreak --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is burdock root?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurdock root (\u003cem\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a plant valued as food in Japan and once used to flavor European beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to make burdock root tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurdock root can be simmered or steeped, and the cut-and-sifted format works well in decoctions, infusions, or herbal blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is burdock root commonly used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sliced, dried root is used in infusions, decoctions, poultices, herbal blends, broths, and traditional botanical wellness preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes burdock root have caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the root is naturally caffeine-free, making it suitable for recipes for any time of day or in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should burdock root be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pieces in an airtight container, away from heat, sunlight, and moisture, to preserve aroma, character, and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is burdock root?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Burdock root (Arctium lappa) is a plant valued as food in Japan and once used to flavor European beers.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How to make burdock root tea?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Burdock root can be simmered or steeped, and the cut-and-sifted format works well in decoctions, infusions, or herbal blends.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How is burdock root commonly used?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The sliced, dried root is used in infusions, decoctions, poultices, herbal blends, broths, and traditional botanical wellness preparations.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does burdock root have caffeine?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No, the root is naturally caffeine-free, making it suitable for recipes for any time of day or in the evening.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How should burdock root be stored?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Keep the pieces in an airtight container, away from heat, sunlight, and moisture, to preserve aroma, character, and freshness.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nelson's Tea","offers":[{"title":"1 oz.","offer_id":52469846933802,"sku":"710S","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz.","offer_id":52469846966570,"sku":"710M","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":52469846999338,"sku":"710L","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz.","offer_id":52469847032106,"sku":"710P","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5056\/5418\/files\/Burdock_Root_edited__86867__51082.1727792545.1280.1280.jpg?v=1788795614","url":"https:\/\/nelsonstea.com\/products\/burdock-root","provider":"Nelson's Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}