Introduction
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- Pharmacist(s) 3
- Herbalist(s) 7
- Pharmacist Dr. Carole Minker, pharmacist, has studied the traditional uses of medicinal plants by people around the world.
- Pharmacists Dr. Claudine Luu is a doctor of pharmacy and natural sciences, she founded the Phytofrance laboratory, as well as the oldest herbalist school in France, IMDERPLAM located in the Hérault. Its co-author, Dr. Annie Fournier, is a doctor of pharmacy, specializing in phytotherapy and relaxation therapies.
- Pharmacist Dr Jean Bruneton, honorary university professor, taught pharmacognosy at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Angers for 30 years. He is also a specialist in phytochemistry and has co-authored a hundred international scientific publications.
- Herbalist Andrew Chevallier is an experienced medical herbalist and author of books on botanical medicine. He is a member and past president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and a member of the College of Practitioners of Herbal Medicine. He also helped found the Herbal Medicine Course at Middlesex University.
- Herbalist Jessica Houdret has a passion for herbs, she has grown them commercially and has led workshops on their many uses. She served on the board of the British Herb Trade Association for several years and served as a director.
- Herbalist Paul Iserin is head of the phytotherapy department at the Bobigny Faculty of Medicine.
- Herbalist Pierre Lieutaghi (1939-2023) was pursuing research on the relationships between plants and societies in Western Europe. He was scientific manager of the Salagon ethnobotanical garden in Haute Provence. He was one of the best connoisseurs of traditional knowledge in the field of herbal remedies in France.
- Herbalist Julie Bruton-Seal is a qualified herbalist, craniosacral practitioner, iridologist and natural healer. She graduated from the Selfheal School, under the direction of Dr. Jill Davies and Christopher Hobbs, in 2000, and is a member of the Association of Master Herborists (AMH). Matthew Seal has a degree in History from the University of Sussex and has worked as an editor and writer in the UK and South Africa since the 1970s.
- Herbalist Paul-Victor Fournier (1877-1964) was a French canon and botanist. His major work, 'Les quatre flores de France', published between 1934 and 1940, remains a reference work for the identification of plants in the field.
- Herbalist Dr. François Couplan is a French ethnobotanist and writer, specializing in the traditional uses of wild edible plants, which he has studied on all five continents and of which he is a pioneer in Europe.
However, Phyto-info is not responsible for what these sources tell us. We only report them in a different format.
Practical information
Family
Asteraceae
Parts used
- Leaf
- Root
Picking info
- Harvest the leaves as needed for fresh use
- Harvest the root as needed for fresh use; store it wrapped in a clean cloth in the refrigerator for a few days. For longer storage, harvest the root in the autumn of the first year or the spring of the second year, outside of the flowering period. Brush it well, cut it into sections, then dry it in a ventilated place and store it in paper bags or airtight jars
Medicine cabinet
- Dried root
- Dried root tincture
78 traditional uses
Dosages
Poultice externally
Crush a few fresh leaves into a slurry, then apply them as a poultice, or else boil the leaves in 1 litre of salted water for 5 minutes before applying topically, keep in place for 30 minutes 4
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 39, "steam [a whole burdock leaf] to soften the leaf, and apply as hot as can be borne to the affected place, leave it there until it cools down and then heat again […] and leave on for half an hour […], the leaves can also be crushed with a rolling pin and applied"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "poultice of leaves, apply to abscesses and boils"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 111, "feuille broyée"]. Actes Sud.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "feuilles pilées"]. Tana.
External decoction
Place approx. 15 g of finely chopped roots, preferably fresh (or 5 g of dried roots), in 150 ml (1 teacup) of cold water, boil for 10 minutes, strain, and use lukewarm as a gargle or compress 2 to 3 times a day 3
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "40 à 60g [de racine fraîche] par litre d’eau […] gargarismes"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "décoction racine […] 3 à 6 g/tasse, dans un demi-litre d’eau, 3 fois/jour […] appliquées sur la peau"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "bouillir 20 min à couvert 1 cuil. à souoe de racines dans 100 ml d’eau frémissante, avant de filtrer, laisser en place au moins 20 min […] peut être employé en gargarisme"]. Tana.
Internal decoction
Place approx. 9g of finely chopped roots, preferably fresh (or 3g of dried roots), in 150ml of cold water, simmer for 10 minutes, strain, and drink 3 to 4 cups per day 8
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Bruneton, J. (2016). Pharmacognosie: phytochimie, plantes médicinales (5e éd.) [p. 229, "2-6 g [de racine], 3 fois par jour"]. Lavoisier.
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 36, "combined with dandelion"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 39, "simmer about 25g each of fresh chopped burdock and dandelion root in 750ml of water for 20 minutes, strain and divide into three or four doses to drink during the day"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "2 tsp burdock root and 5 tsp dandelion root, drink 150 ml twice a day"]. Penguin Random House.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "40 à 60g [de racine fraîche] par litre d’eau, à boire en 3 tasses par jour"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 110, "50 g [racine fraîche] par litre d’eau, cuire à feu doux jusqu’à réduction aux 2/3"]. Actes Sud.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "décoction racine […] 3 à 6 g/tasse, dans un demi-litre d’eau, 3 fois/jour bues"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "infuser 15 min à couvert 1 cuil. à café de racines [… séchées] dans 250 ml d’eau frémissante, filtrez, buvez 2 à 3 tasses par jour"]. Tana.
External infusion
Infuse approx. 5 g of fresh leaves in 150 ml (1 teacup) of simmering water for 15 minutes, strain and use warm as a lotion or compress 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "40 à 60g [de feuille fraîche] par litre d’eau"]. Omnibus.
Internal infusion
Infuse approx. 5g of fresh leaves in 150ml (1 teacup) of boiling water for 10 minutes off the heat, strain, and drink 2 to 3 cups per day 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "40 à 60g [de feuille fraîche] par litre d’eau, à boire en 3 tasses par jour"]. Omnibus.
Internal tincture
Take 10 to 20 drops diluted in a glass of water 1 to 3 times a day for a maximum of 4 weeks 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "20 drops diluted with water 2-3 times a day for up to 4 weeks"]. Penguin Random House.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "1 à 10g dans une tasse de tisane, 3 fois par jour"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "20 gouttes diluées dans de l’eau 2 à 3 fois par jour pendant 4 semaines au maximum"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "20 Ă 30 gouttes, 2 Ă 3 fois par jour"]. Tana.
31 plant properties
Anti-bacterial 6
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "antibacterial"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 110, "antibacterial"]. Hermes House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "antibactérienne"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 111, "antibiotiques"]. Actes Sud.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "bactériostatique"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "antibactérienne (root)"]. Tana.
Anti-inflammatory 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "anti-inflammatory"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "anti-inflammatoire"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "anti-inflammatoire"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "anti-inflammatoires"]. Tana.
Anti-tumoral 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "anti-tumour"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "antitumorale"]. Larousse.
Antifungal 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "antifungal"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 110, "fungicidal"]. Hermes House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "fongicide"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "antifongique (root)"]. Tana.
Antioxidant 3
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "antioxidant"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "antioxydante"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "antioxydantes"]. Tana.
Antipruritic 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "anti-démangeaisons (root)"]. Tana.
Antiséborrhéique 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "antiséborrhéique (root)"]. Tana.
Antiseptic 3
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "antiseptic"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "antiseptique"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "antiseptique (root)"]. Tana.
Antivenom 1
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 112, "antivenimeux"]. Actes Sud.
Aperitive 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 39, "promote appetite"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Astringent 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "astringente"]. Tana.
Capillary protector 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "améliore la circulation des capillaires (root)"]. Tana.
Carminative 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "carminative (root)"]. Tana.
Cholorectic 2
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "cholérétique"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "augmente la fabrication de bile (root)"]. Tana.
Cleansing 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 147, "détersif"]. Omnibus.
Demulcent 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "adoucissante (root)"]. Tana.
Depurative 6
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 36, "cleanser"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 147, "dépuratif"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "dépuratives"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 110, "dépuratives (root)"]. Actes Sud.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "dépurative"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "dépurative (root)"]. Tana.
Detoxifying 4
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 36, "detoxing"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "detoxifying"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "détoxicant"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "détoxifie le sang (root)"]. Tana.
Diaphoretic 2
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 147, "sudorifique"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "sudorifique"]. Terre Vivante.
Digestive 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 39, "helps stimulate […] digestion"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
Diuretic 7
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Bruneton, J. (2016). Pharmacognosie: phytochimie, plantes médicinales (5e éd.) [p. 228, "augmentation du volume urinaire"]. Lavoisier.
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "diuretic"]. Penguin Random House.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 147, "diurétique"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "diurétique"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 110, "diurétique (root)"]. Actes Sud.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "diurétique"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "diurétique (root)"]. Tana.
Hepatoprotective 3
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "hepatoprotective"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "protectrice du foie"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "protège le foie (root)"]. Tana.
Hypoglycemic 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "hypoglycaemic"]. Penguin Random House.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "hypoglycémiante"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "hypoglycémiants"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 110, "hypoglycémiante (root)"]. Actes Sud.
Immunomodulator 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "immunomodulatrice (root)"]. Tana.
Immunostimulant 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "soutient le système immunitaire"]. Tana.
Laxative 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "laxative (root)"]. Tana.
Normoglycemic 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "normalisateur de la glycémie (root)"]. Tana.
Oxytocic 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "ocytociques (leaf)"]. Tana.
Prebiotic 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "prébiotique"]. Tana.
Seboregulator 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "séborégulatrice (root)"]. Tana.
Uricolytic 1
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 39, "break down excess uric acid"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
46 constituents
Arctic acid 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "acide arctique"]. Terre Vivante.
Arctiin 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "arctiin"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "arctiine"]. Larousse.
Arctinal 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "arctinal"]. Terre Vivante.
Arctinol 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "arctinols"]. Terre Vivante.
Arctinone 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "arctinones"]. Terre Vivante.
Arctiopicrin 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "arctiopicrin"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "arctiopicrine"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 111, "arctiopicrine"]. Actes Sud.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "arctiopicrine"]. Terre Vivante.
Caffeic acid 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "acide caféique"]. Terre Vivante.
Calcium 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "calcium"]. Tana.
Chlorogenic acid 2
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "acide chlorogénique"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "acide chlorogénique"]. Tana.
Coumarin 1
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "coumarines"]. Larousse.
Cynarin acid 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "cynarine"]. Tana.
Essential amino acid 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "acides aminés essentiels"]. Tana.
Essential oil 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "volatile oil"]. Penguin Random House.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "huile volatile"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "huile essentielle"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "huile essentielle"]. Terre Vivante.
Flavonoid 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "flavonoids"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "flavonoïdes"]. Larousse.
Germacranolide 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "germacranolides"]. Terre Vivante.
Guanidinobutyric acid 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "acide guanidinobutyrique"]. Terre Vivante.
Inulin 5
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "inulin"]. Penguin Random House.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 147, "inuline"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "inuline"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "inuline"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "inuline (root)"]. Tana.
Iron 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "fer"]. Tana.
Lappatin 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "lappatine"]. Omnibus.
Lignan 3
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "lignans"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "lignanes"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "lignanes"]. Tana.
Magnesium 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "magnésium"]. Tana.
Manganese 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "manganèse"]. Tana.
Minerals 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "minéraux"]. Tana.
Mucilage 2
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "mucilage"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "mucilages"]. Terre Vivante.
Phenolic acid 2
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "acides phénoliques"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "acides phénoliques"]. Tana.
Phosphorus 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "phosphore"]. Tana.
Phytosterol 2
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "stérols"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "phytostérols"]. Tana.
Polyacetylene 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "polyacetylenes"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "polyacétylènes"]. Larousse.
Polyene 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "polyènes"]. Terre Vivante.
Polyphenol 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "polyphénols"]. Tana.
Polyyne 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "polyines"]. Terre Vivante.
Potassium 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "potassium"]. Tana.
Resin 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "matières résineuses"]. Omnibus.
Sesquiterpene lactone 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "bitter glycosides"]. Penguin Random House.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "principe amer"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "glucosides amers"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "lactones sesquiterpéniques"]. Terre Vivante.
Sugar 1
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "sucre"]. Omnibus.
Tannin 3
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "tannins"]. Penguin Random House.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "tanin"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "tanins"]. Larousse.
Terpenoid 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "terpénoïdes"]. Tana.
Trace element 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "oligoéléments"]. Tana.
Triterpene 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "triterpènes"]. Terre Vivante.
Vitamin 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "vitamines"]. Tana.
Vitamin A 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "vitamine A"]. Tana.
Vitamin B1 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "vitamine […] B1"]. Tana.
Vitamin B2 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "vitamine […] B2"]. Tana.
Vitamin C 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "vitamine […] C"]. Tana.
Xylane 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "xylanes amers"]. Terre Vivante.
Xyloglucan 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "xyloglucanes"]. Terre Vivante.
common name
Lesser burdock 2
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 36, "lesser burdock"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 110, "lesser burdock"]. Hermes House.
scientific name
Arctium minus 9
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Bruneton, J. (2016). Pharmacognosie: phytochimie, plantes médicinales (5e éd.) [p. 228, "A. minus (Hill) Bernh."]. Lavoisier.
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 36, "A. minus"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary French doctor in ethnobotany Couplan, F. (2021). Bienvenue aux mauvaises herbes du jardin : elles soignent, elles nourrissent ou sont tout simplement esthétiques [p. 63, "Arctium minus"]. Larousse.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 146, "A. minus L."]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 110, "A. minus"]. Hermes House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "Arctium minus"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 109, "Arctium minus Bernh."]. Actes Sud.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 108, "Arctium minus"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 46, "Arctium minus"]. Tana.
Conditions of use
Contraindications
Contraindicated in case of edema due to heart or kidney failure 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "déconseillée […] chez les personnes présentant un oedème dû à une insuffisance cardiaque ou rénale"]. Tana.
Contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to asteraceae 2
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "rares cas de réactions allergiques chez les personnes souffrant d’allergies aux […] astéracées"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "risque de dermite de contact en cas d’hypersensibilité aux astéracées"]. Tana.
Toxicity
No toxicity 2
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "plante dénuée de toxicité"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 46, "non toxique"]. Tana.
Side effects
Risk of allergic reactions 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "very rarely can cause contact dermatitis"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "peut provoquer une dermatite de contact"]. Larousse.
Drug interactions
The documents reviewed did not mention any data on this subject 1
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Precautions for use
Can be used like greater burdock (Arctium lappa) 9
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Bruneton, J. (2016). Pharmacognosie: phytochimie, plantes médicinales (5e éd.) [p. 228, "la monographie communautaire […] précise que la racine de bardane correspond à A. lappa […], A. minus […], A. tomentosum"]. Lavoisier.
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 36, "Arctium lappa is the best known species, but lesser burdock […] is used interchangeably for medical purposes"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "A. minus and A. tomentosum are related species with a similar use of burdock"]. Penguin Random House.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 146, "…comprenant Arctium nemorosum […], A. minus […], A. tomentosum"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary English herbalist Houdret, J. (2011). The complete guide to garden herbs [p. 110, "lesser burdock has similar properties [as greater burdock]"]. Hermes House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "Arctium minus et Arctium tomentosum sont les deux espèces voisines qu’on utilise exactement comme la bardane"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French herbalist and ethnobotanist Lieutaghi, P. (1996). Le livre des bonnes herbes [p. 109, "soit de la grande bardane […] soit de la petite bardane"]. Actes Sud.
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 108, "autre espèce médicinale, petite bardane, Arctium minus"]. Terre Vivante.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 46, "utilisée comme la [grande] bardane"]. Tana.
Preferably combine it with dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) to avoid the possibility of an eczema flare-up 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "mix with herbs such as dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) […], use of burdock alone can cause a flare up of skin conditions such as eczema"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "souvent associée à d’autres herbes comme le pissenlit […] seule, elle peut provoquer […] une poussée d’eczéma"]. Larousse.
Children
Do not use in children under 18 years of age 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Bruneton, J. (2016). Pharmacognosie: phytochimie, plantes médicinales (5e éd.) [p. 229, "utilisé uniquement chez l’adulte"]. Lavoisier.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Do not use if pregnant or breast-feeding 2
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Bruneton, J. (2016). Pharmacognosie: phytochimie, plantes médicinales (5e éd.) [p. 229, "non recommandé chez la femme enceinte ou qui allaite"]. Lavoisier.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 45, "déconseillée […] pendant la grossesse et l’allaitement"]. Tana.
Energetics
Tastes
Bitter 3
- Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 39, "bitterness"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "mildly bitter"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "amère"]. Tana.
Pleasant 1
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 44, "agréable"]. Tana.
Sweet 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "douceâtre"]. Terre Vivante.
Tasteless 1
- Contemporary French doctors of pharmacy Luu, C., & Fournier, A. (2020). 300 plantes médicinales de France et d'ailleurs : identification, principes actifs, modes d'utilisation [p. 109, "fade"]. Terre Vivante.
Elementary energies
The documents reviewed did not mention any data on this subject 1
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