As I was reviewing our photos of the Santa Barbara Farmers Market from last March, I noticed this shot of burdock root. I had intended to some research on the use of this root. Here is what my preliminary research revealed,
Used for centuries as a traditional remedy for a wide range of ailments, it is the root of the Burdock plant that is harvested for its medicinal qualities. Burdock Root has been traditionally used for soothing the kidneys, as a blood purifier, relieving the lymphatic system, rheumatism, gout, GI tract disorders, stomach ailments, constipation, catarrh, fever, infection, fluid retention and skin problems.
This multi-purpose herb is native to Europe and Asia. However it has been naturalised more recently in the United States, with Native American Indians using it as a medicinal plant to cleanse the body and spirit.
On that day, our bags were full of our favorites, like this purple broccoloni pictured above.
And we also loved the Bearss limes grown by a very lovely family. They also made lime soap, lime body scrub, and lime salt.
And these amazingly beautiful beets caught my attention, even though neither one of us is fond of them as a vegetable. I loved the color and the glow they exuded.
We are looking forward to turning towards normalcy. We have missed the people that were there weekly: the farmers and the customers. The smiles, the chitchats and stories were all part of what made every Saturday visit special.
Wishing you all an abundance of Saturday Smiles!
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