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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in Natural Medicine.

For this BB, you will create burdock root syrup or gummies using plant material you harvested.

Additional Information:
Burdock Syrup

Minimum requirements:
  - Create syrup and/or gummies
  - Use burdock root

To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pictures or a video (< 2 minutes):
 - Harvested plant material (either being harvested or just harvested)
 - Making the syrup and or gummies with a description or link to the recipe you used
 - Finished syrup or gummies in a labeled container

Clarifications:
 - Honey infusions do not qualify for this BB
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Here is my submission for the Natural Medicine Aspect - Sand for Straw - Make a Burdock Root Syrup BB.

I harvested Burdock in Missoula this past summer and dried it while at WL.  Then I ground it before measuring and using for this recipe.

I've been reducing my sugar intake (particularly added sugars) due to a medical condition and decided to use only Erythritol as a sugar substitute.  It is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, certified organic, and USDA-approved product that also has a low glycemic and insulin index. Yeah for those of us reducing or eliminating sugars.

I started with this recipe and modified it a bit:
- 3 Tbps ground (not powdered) dried burdock root
- 2-3 ounces fresh organic ginger (peeled and sliced)
- 2 star anise (crushed)
- 3 cups Water
- 1/4 cup Erythritol

To document completion of the BB, I have provided proof of the following as pictures:
- Harvested plant material (just harvested)
- Making the syrup with a description and link to the recipe I used
- Finished syrup in a labeled container
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recently harvested burdock (root and plant)
recently harvested burdock (root and plant)
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measuring ground burdock root into water
measuring ground burdock root into water
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additional ingredients
additional ingredients
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stirring and checking "doneness"
stirring and checking "doneness"
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finished syrup with label
finished syrup with label
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Note: I certify this BB complete. Well done Opalyn

 
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Here is the link for recipe i used for my burdock syrup.

https://www.betonica.co.uk/herbal-news/dandelion-amp-burdock-syrup
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making the syrup
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completed syrup jarred and labeled
completed syrup jarred and labeled
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Opalyn Rose wrote:
For this BB, you will create burdock root syrup or gummies using plant material you harvested.

Minimum requirements:
  - Create syrup and/or gummies
  - Use burdock root

To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pictures or a video (< 2 minutes):
 - Harvested plant material (either being harvested or just harvested)
 - Making the syrup and or gummies with a description or link to the recipe you used
 - Finished syrup or gummies in a labeled container

Clarifications:
 - Honey infusions do not qualify for this BB



I made a burdock decoction, then used 1 cup decoction and 1/2c cane sugar and simmered until reduced to 1/2c syrup.
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