Introduction
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- Physician(s) 1
- Pharmacist(s) 2
- Herbalist(s) 4
- Physicians Dr. Patrick Depoërs graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Lille in 1984; he practices homeopathy, acupuncture, phytotherapy, aromatherapy, nutritherapy and osteopathy in Dunkirk. Dr. Franck Ledoux obtained a doctorate in medicine in 1982 from the Lille University Hospital; He practices holistic medicine. Dr. Philippe Meurin obtained a doctorate in medicine in 1988, he also graduated in acupuncture, homeopathy and phytotherapy; he teaches at the GREAT.
- Pharmacist Dr. Carole Minker, pharmacist, has studied the traditional uses of medicinal plants by people around the world.
- 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 Paul Iserin is head of the phytotherapy department at the Bobigny Faculty of Medicine.
- 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
64 traditional uses
Dosages
Poultice externally
Crush a few fresh leaves into a mush, then apply locally as a poultice 2
- 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 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. 12 g of finely chopped roots, preferably fresh (or 4 g of dried roots), in 150 ml (1 teacup) of cold water, boil for 20 minutes, strain, and use lukewarm as a gargle or compress 2
- 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 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 2 to 3 cups per day 4
- 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 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 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. 6 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 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 2 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.
30 plant properties
Anti-bacterial 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "antibacterial"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 132, "bactéricide"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "antibactérienne"]. Larousse.
- 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 3
- 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 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 French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 132, "antifongiques"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- 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.
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.
Cholagogue 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 132, "cholagogue"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Cholorectic 2
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 132, "cholérétiques"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- 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 4
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "dépuratives"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- 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 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 Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "detoxifying"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 132, "antitoxiques"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- 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
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "sudorifiques"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 147, "sudorifique"]. Omnibus.
Diuretic 6
- 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.
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 132, "diurétiques"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- 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 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.
Hypocholesterolemic 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 132, "hypocholestérolémiant"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Hypoglycemic 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "hypoglycaemic"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 132, "hypoglycémiante"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- 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.
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.
Uricosuric 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 132, "élimination de l’acide urique"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
43 constituents
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.
Arctiopicrin 2
- 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.
Arctioside 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "arctioside {feuille}"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
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.
Calcium salts 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "sels [,,,] de chaux (root)"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Chlorogenic acid 1
- 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.
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "traces d’huile essentielle (root)"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- 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.
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.
Inulin 5
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 69, "inulin"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "inuline (root)"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- 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 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.
Lipid 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "huile grasse (root)"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
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.
Mineral salt 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "sels minéraux (root)"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
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
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "mucilages (root)"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 148, "mucilage"]. Omnibus.
Palmitic acid 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "acide palmitique (root)"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Phenolic acid 1
- 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 1
- 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 physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "polyènes (root)"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
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 physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "polyines (root)"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
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.
Sels_potasse 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "sels […] de potasse (root)"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
Sesquiterpene lactone 3
- 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.
Stearic acid 1
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 131, "acide […] stéarique (root)"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
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.
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.
0 common names
scientific name
Arctium tomentosum 5
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Bruneton, J. (2016). Pharmacognosie: phytochimie, plantes médicinales (5e éd.) [p. 228, "A. tomentosum Mill."]. Lavoisier.
- 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, "A. tomentosum"]. Larousse.
- Twentieth-century French botanist and canon Fournier, P.-V. (2010). Dictionnaire des plantes médicinales et vénéneuses de France [p. 146, "A. tomentosum Miller"]. Omnibus.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 65, "Arctium tomentosum"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2023). Le guide des plantes sauvages: 100 plantes essentielles aux vertus bienfaisantes [p. 46, "Arctium tomentosum"]. 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 1
- 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 physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 132, "pas d’effet toxique"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- 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 as the greater burdock (Arctium lappa) 6
- 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 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.
- Contemporary French physicians Depoërs, P., Ledoux, F., & Meurin, P. (2002). La phytothérapie entre science et tradition [p. 132, "très proche de la grande bardane"]. Editions Amyris & Inspir.
- 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 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 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 2
- 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.
Elementary energies
The documents reviewed did not mention any data on this subject 1
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