Featured Alternative: Weeds #1 - Burdock

 Burdock (Arctium lappa) - cultivated as a vegetable in Japan where it is known as gobo. The stalks are scraped and cooked like celery. The roots are sweet and can be eaten raw in salads or added to stir fries.
Traditionally, burdock has been used as a remedy for measles, arthritis, tonsillitis, viruses like colds, throat pain, and as a diuretic.
   Mostly thought to be a weed because it's good for sticking to you and your furry pets. Keep in mind, once its burrs have opened, tiny hair-like needles 'thorn' themselves into your skin. Don't worry, the itching will go away and a rash may appear, but it will be gone in about a day or so.