BURDOCK HA GOBO

Arctium lappa

  • COMMON NAMES

    Greater burdock, Gobō (牛蒡/ゴボウ), Lappa, Beggar's buttons, Thorny burr, or Happy major

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Asteraceae

    The Daisy Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to Eurasia.

  • HABITAT

    The plant loves soil rich in nitrogen & full sunlight.

  • CULTIVATION

    Biennial

  • PARTS USED

    Root

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Flavonoids & Inulin

FLAVOR PROFILE: Earthy, Sweet, Nutty

PAIRING: Stews, Teas, Various Roots

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.