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[[File:ArctiumLappa1.jpg|thumb|right|''Arctium Lappa'', ''Jangli Kuth'']] | [[File:ArctiumLappa1.jpg|thumb|right|''Arctium Lappa'', ''Jangli Kuth'']] | ||
| − | + | '''Arctium''' is a genus of biennial plants commonly known as '''burdock'''. It is Native to the Old World several species have been widely introduced worldwide. | |
| − | '''Arctium''' is a genus of biennial plants commonly known as '''burdock''' | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses| | + | {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Anorexia}}, {{Uses|Nervosa}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Gastrointestinal disorder}}, {{Uses|Joint pain}}, {{Uses|Bladder infections}}, {{Uses|Complications of syphilis}}, {{Uses|Acne and psoriasis}}. |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
| − | {{Parts Used|Dried Root}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used| | + | {{Parts Used|Dried Root}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}. |
==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | Burdock | + | Important constituents of Burdock roots are fatty acids, organic acids, phenolic acids, lignans, sesquiterpenes, tannin, inulin and mucilage. <ref name="chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en= | + | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Greater Burdock, Bardana}} |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | Succeeds in most soils when grown in partial shade | + | Succeeds in most soils when grown in partial shade. Prefers a moist neutral to alkaline soil<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| − | {{Commonly seen|Waste ground}}, {{Commonly seen| | + | {{Commonly seen|Waste ground}}, {{Commonly seen|Preferring calcareous soils}}, {{Commonly seen|Meadows and woods}}. |
==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
| − | File: | + | 20160704Arctium lappa2.jpg|Stem |
| − | File: | + | 20160704Arctium lappa3.jpg|Buds |
| − | Image: | + | Arctium lappa01.jpg|Flowers |
| + | ArctiumLappa1.jpg|Leaves | ||
| + | Image:Arctium lappa 2006.10.14 11.01.25-pa140017.jpg|Roots | ||
| + | File:Arctium lappa-FlasH.JPG|Fructus | ||
| + | File:Burdock2.jpg|Fruit showing hook details|Fruits | ||
| + | Image:Arctium lappa bgiu.jpg|Leaves | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[ | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[http://gbpihedenvis.nic.in/PDFs/Glossary_Medicinal_Plants_Springer.pdf Pharmacology]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/greater-burdock | + | <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/greater-burdock Morphology]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Arctium+lappa | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Arctium+lappa Cultivation details]</ref> |
</references> | </references> | ||
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* [http://www.friendsofthewildflowergarden.org/pages/plants/burdock.html Arctium_lappa on The Friends of the Wild Flower Garden] | * [http://www.friendsofthewildflowergarden.org/pages/plants/burdock.html Arctium_lappa on The Friends of the Wild Flower Garden] | ||
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Asteraceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:26, 26 March 2020
Arctium is a genus of biennial plants commonly known as burdock. It is Native to the Old World several species have been widely introduced worldwide.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Fever, Cold, Cancer, Anorexia, Nervosa, Blotches, Gastrointestinal disorder, Joint pain, Bladder infections, Complications of syphilis, Acne and psoriasis.
Parts Used
Dried Root, Leaves, Stem, Seeds.
Chemical Composition
Important constituents of Burdock roots are fatty acids, organic acids, phenolic acids, lignans, sesquiterpenes, tannin, inulin and mucilage. [1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Greater Burdock, Bardana |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Guna
Veerya
Vipaka
Karma
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Alternate | Blade triangular–broadly ovate, usually cordate based, with toothed margins, underside white-grey-cottony |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 3.5–4 cm | Yellow | 5-20 | Flowers are wide, single flower-like capitula surrounded by involucral bracts |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flattish | 7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome | Dark-spotted achene with short yellow hooked hairs on tip | grey-brown | many | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- Vishatinduka Taila as root juice extract
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Succeeds in most soils when grown in partial shade. Prefers a moist neutral to alkaline soil[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Waste ground, Preferring calcareous soils, Meadows and woods.
Photo Gallery
Stem
Buds
Flowers
Leaves
Roots
Fructus
Fruits
Leaves
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cold
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cancer
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Anorexia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Nervosa
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Blotches
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gastrointestinal disorder
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Joint pain
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Bladder infections
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Complications of syphilis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Acne and psoriasis
- Herbs with Dried Root used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with Stem used in medicine
- Herbs with Seeds used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Herb
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Waste ground
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Preferring calcareous soils
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Meadows and woods
- Herbs
- Asteraceae
