Wild Crafted Burdock Root Cut – choose from 2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz & 1 lb. Although burdock isn’t native to North America, various Native American tribes used the herb once it was introduced by European settlers. The Ojibwa tribe, in particular, held burdock root in high esteem. In combination with slippery elm bark, turkey rhubarb root and sheep sorrel, burdock root was a component in the traditional Ojibwa tonic later adapted by Rene Caisse, the Canadian nurse who presented the world with the formula known as essiac tea. Burdock root is harvested as a vegetable in Japan and was once used to provide bitter flavor to European beers. The sliced, dried burdock root is used to make infusions and decoctions, usually for the purposed of preparing a poultice. Each order is packaged in mylar or aluminum foil bag sealed. Free delivery takes approx. 5 to 7 business days depending on carrier local workload. For faster delivery, please select USPS priority shipping.