Sibu Tales : Burdock (tea)

Dried and roasted burdock root tea helps people to look and feel younger. It is anti cancer, and helps in improving Qi or life force energy. It heals liver and purifies blood and helps to lower blood sugar.

It is a popular food for Chinese New Year . Many housewives enjoy making burdock chips which will be very welcome by the men of the family when they gather together to drink.


It is quite convenient to buy a box of the tea which helps us  to detox. Hence it is useful as we lead a very hectic life. In our polluted environment, burdock is a miracle herb. Children who suffer from skin problems need to be careful.

Burdock root has been used by the Chinese for a long time to treat skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema. The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of the root can help resolve skin issues when it’s applied topically to the skin.