Arctium lappa

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Arctium lappabelongs to Asteraceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Arqityon, Bardana, Beggar`s Buttons, Burdock, Clot Burr, Cockle Buttons, Dulavratotu, Fox`s Clote, Gobo, Happy Major, Lappa, Love Leaves, Thorny Burr.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Arctium lappa are Anti-microbial, Anti-tumor, Depurative.

Leaves:

  • Alterative
  • Depurative
  • Mild Diuretic
  • Mild Laxative


    • Roots:
  • Alterative
  • Depurative
  • Mild Diuretic
  • Mild Laxative


    • Indications

    The Indications of Arctium lappa are Cystitis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Dandruff, Rheumatic Complaints, Dry and scaly skin, Anorexia nervosa.

    The Indication of Leaves of Arctium lappa is Dermatitis.

    The Indications of Roots of Arctium lappa are Skin Disorder, Rheumatism, Gout.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Arctium lappa.

    Temperaments

    No Temperament information is available for Arctium lappa.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Arctium lappa.

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Arctium lappa.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb2.000g - 6.000g(Infustion) dried herb tds. FE (1:1, 25%) 2-6 ml tds
    Root tincture2.000ml/day - 4.000ml/dayi.e. Two to four ml of burdock root tincture.

    Herb's Description

    No information regarding Arctium lappa's description is currently available.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, England, Europe, India, Iraq, Japan, Kurdistan, Spain, Turkey, USA.. Waste ground, preferring calcareous soils, it is sometimes also found in meadows and woods
    Taste:
    Leaves: Bitter

    Roots: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Arctium lappa's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Arctium lappa's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Arctium lappa's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    It is in large quantities may stimulates the uterus and therefore should be used with caution during pregnancy. Excessive use of Burdock may precipitate a symptomatic crisis in severely toxic conditions or where the eliminatory channels are deficient. It is recommended that dosage start cautiously, working up as appropriate. 5 - 10 ml per week and build up gradually. It is the strongest depurative.

    Toxicity

    Arctium lappa:
    Effects: Skin disease
    Arctium lappa:
    Effects: Sores
    Arctium lappa:
    Effects: Inflamation
    Arctium lappa:
    Effects: Boils
    Arctium lappa:
    Care should be taken if harvesting the seed in any quantity since tiny hairs from the seeds can be inhaled and these are toxic.