Burdock (Arctium lappa) is a plant whose root has been traditionally used in herbal medicine, often in combination with dandelion, for its bitter properties. It is believed to support digestion, liver function, and act as a 'blood purifier.' It is sometimes found in soft drinks.
Dandelion and boerdo of two other bitters which we now have as a soft drink you know particularly in America and we know that bitters do switch on the appetite so we sometimes use them when appetite is poor and you know there's all sorts of reasons why you got a low appetite but bitters can really help particular if you're recovering from an illness um they can help with um getting the dig
""Dr. Simon Mills names 'boerdo' (Burdock) alongside Dandelion as a 'bitter' plant that stimulates appetite and aids digestion, particularly useful for those recovering from illness. He mentions its use in soft drinks, indicating its common availability and medicinal properties."