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[[File:ArctiumLappa1.jpg|thumb|right|''Arctium Lappa'', ''Jangli Kuth'']]
'''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.
==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|Dried Root}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}, {{Parts Used|SeedSeeds}}.
==Chemical Composition==
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==
<references>
<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]</ref>
