The burdock is a plant which has detoxifying properties because of the fact that it causes perspiration. It is found throughout Europe, in forest fringes and hedges. The whole plant and its fruits have hair that stick to clothing or animal fur. The burdock's leaves are consumed boiled in salads and it is an herb that removes toxins by the body and purifies the blood. Also, heals the wounds, acts against rheumatic diseases and calms the nervous disorders.