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 '''Arctium''' is a genus of biennial plants commonly known as '''burdock''', family Asteraceae. It is Native to the Old World, several species have been widely introduced worldwide. 

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{{Parts Used|Dried Root}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|stemStem}}, {{Parts Used|seedSeeds}}.

Important constituents of Burdock (Arctium lappa) contains sterolsroots are fatty acids, tanninsorganic acids, sulfur-containing polyacetylenesphenolic acids, lignans, sesquiterpenes, tannin, inulin and mucilage. <ref name="chemical composition"/>

{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=AgrimonyGreater Burdock, Bardana}}

Succeeds in most soils when grown in partial shade[200]. Prefers a moist neutral to alkaline soil<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>

{{Commonly seen|Waste ground}}, {{Commonly seen|preferring Preferring calcareous soils}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows Meadows and woods}}.

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<ref name="chemical composition">[httpshttp://wwwgbpihedenvis.sigmaaldrichnic.comin/life-sciencePDFs/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/arctium-lappaGlossary_Medicinal_Plants_Springer.html "pdf Pharmacology"]</ref>

<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/greater-burdock "morphology"Morphology]</ref>

<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Arctium+lappa "Cultivation details"]</ref>