Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Burdock
The Herbs

(Arctium lappa) G

Folk Names: Bardana, Beggar’s Buttons, Burrseed, Clotbur, Cockleburr, Great Burdock, Happy Major, Hardock, Hurrburr, Personata

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Powers: Protection, Healing

Magical Uses: Cast around the home to ward off negativity. Add to protection incenses and use in such spells. Gather burdock roots in the waning Moon, dry and then cut them into small pieces. String these on red thread (like beads) and wear for protection against evil and negativity.

The leaves of the burdock, when laid to the soles of the feet, help to cure gout.