burdock

Latin name: Arctium lappa

genus: Asteraceae

Common names: Bardane, Bolstern, Roßklettenwurz

Plant description

Biennial, 1 to 1.5 m tall, reddish stem, abundantly branched. Leaves tomentose, decreasing in size from bottom to top. Bluish to red inflorescences. Up to 60 cm long, branchy root.
Heyday: June and July.
Occurrence: Very common on roadsides, stream banks, fences.

Plant parts used medicinally

The roots are harvested in autumn, divided and allowed to air dry.

ingredients

Inulin, mucilage, essential oil, tannins, bitter substances. Antibacterial and fungicidal substances.

Medicinal effect and application

The burdock has weak diuretic Properties. Burdock root oil (an extract from burdock root made with olive or sesame oil) counteracts this flaky scalp. The tea also applied at impaired liver and biliary function. Folk medicine uses burdock root tea Acne for washing, dabbing, and compresses.

preparation

Boil 2 heaped teaspoons of chopped burdock root with two cups of water for 5 minutes, strain.

Combination with other medicinal plants

The tea described above can be supplemented with aniseed to improve the taste a little.

Application in homeopathy

Arctium lappa is used in homeopathy against acne, eczema or flaky scalp. Exponentiation D3 to D12.

Side effects

There are no known side effects.