Scientific name
Arctium lappa L.Family
Asteraceae (Compositae)Origin
Burdock is a very common weed.Parts Used
The roots are mainly used, collected in the autumn of the first year of vegetation or in the spring of the second year, but also the leaves, the rhizome, the seeds and the fruits.
Chemical constituents
- Essential oil;
- Lignani, among which we find the arctiina;
- Sesquiterpene lactones, among which we find arcthiopicrin;
- Derivatives of caffeic acid;
- Polysaccharides;
- Triterpenes;
- Phytosterols;
- Tannins;
- Polyins and polyenes;
- Inulin;
- Arctic acid;
- Lappatina;
- Mineral salts;
- Vitamins;
- Polyphenols.
Burdock in Herbalist: Property of Burdock
Burdock has always been known for its diuretic, diaphoretic, purifying, detoxifying, choleretic, hypoglycemic (inulin), eudermic, anti-acne, anti-seborrheic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, healing and antioxidant properties.
