Burdock Root (also known as Gobo Root) is the root from the burdock plant, and can be used in a range of drinks and food dishes. Most people know burdock as being one of the main ingredient in the drink, Dandelion and Burdock. Burdock Root can be used in a variety of dishes, including soups, stews and stir fries, offering a sweet mild flavour. It is also commonly used in a tea, and should be ground, and 1tsp should be added with a cup of water, simmered for 20 minutes, before straining and drinking.
The root comes from the burdock plant, which is grown across Asia, Europe and North America. Burdock can grow up to 10 feet tall, 3 foot wide, with roots going up to 3 foot deep. The root is often harvested in the first year, as this is when Inulin levels are at their highest.
