Plant Comparison

Lesser Burdock vs Labrador-tea

A side-by-side comparison of two medicinal plants — every documented constituent, action, use, safety note and cited source, assembled automatically from the Omnia Sana database.

First plant

Second plant

Plant ALesser BurdockArctium minusAsteraceaeFull monograph →

Plant BLabrador-teaRhododendron tomentosumEricaceaeFull monograph →

At a glance

Lesser Burdock and Labrador-tea: they share 6 indicated uses (arthritis / joint pain, inflammation (general), skin irritation, …); 3 pharmacological actions in common.

Lesser BurdockLabrador-tea

Constituents33

Pharmacological actions53

Indicated uses117

Safety notes22

Cited sources2016

Indicated uses

Only Lesser Burdock

AcneCancer (anticancer research)Detox / cleansingEczemaPsoriasis

Shared (6)

Arthritis / joint painInflammation (general)Skin irritationSwelling / fluid retentionUrinary supportUrinary tract infection (UTI)

Only Labrador-tea

Respiratory support

Pharmacological actions

Only Lesser Burdock

Alterative / depurative ('detox')Anticancer (preclinical)

Shared (3)

Anti-inflammatoryAntioxidantDiuretic

Only Labrador-tea

none

Evidence face-off — shared uses

Condition	Lesser Burdock	Labrador-tea	Verdict
Arthritis / joint pain	1/10	2/10	Comparable evidence
Inflammation (general)	1/10	1/10	Comparable evidence
Skin irritation	1/10	1/10	Comparable evidence
Swelling / fluid retention	1/10	3/10	Stronger for Labrador-tea
Urinary support	1/10	1/10	Comparable evidence
Urinary tract infection (UTI)	1/10	1/10	Comparable evidence

Evidence scores (1–10) are computed from the tier of each cited source. “Comparable” means the two scores are within one point. Follow a score to its detailed sources.

Key Constituents

Inulin (prebiotic fructan, up to ~50% of the root)^{[15, 16]}

The major storage carbohydrate; a prebiotic fibre.

PolysaccharidesInulin

Lignans (arctigenin, arctiin)^[15]

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant constituents.

Arctigenin / arctiinLignans

Polyphenolic acids (caffeic, chlorogenic), polyacetylenes and tannins^[16]

Antimicrobial and antioxidant constituents.

Chlorogenic acidCaffeic acidTannins

Essential oil (ledol, palustrol)^[2]

Ledol is the characteristic, mildly toxic sesquiterpene alcohol of the leaf, particularly concentrated in fresh material.

Essential (volatile) oilSesquiterpenes

Flavonoids and tannins^[4]

Contribute to antioxidant and astringent activity.

FlavonoidsTannins

Grayanotoxins (diterpenes)^[6]

Toxic diterpenes shared with related Ericaceae; the basis for the caution around excessive or prolonged use.

Pharmacological Actions

Alterative / depurative ('detox')^{[15, 16, 17]}

Traditional 'alterative' / depurative for chronic skin conditions - eczema, psoriasis, acne and boils (internally and topically)

Anti-inflammatory^{[4, 5, 15]}

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant

Anticancer (preclinical)^{[6, 7, 11]}

Lesser burdock (Arctium minus) leaf, flower and root extracts (rich in arctiin/arctigenin and chlorogenic acid) are cytotoxic to breast and liver cancer cells, including multidrug-resistant tumour lines (preclinical).

Antioxidant^{[5, 6, 10, 15]}

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant

Diuretic^{[15, 16]}

Mild diuretic supporting elimination ('detox', traditional)

Anti-inflammatory^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13]}

Antioxidant^{[1, 4, 12, 13]}

Diuretic^{[1, 12, 13]}

Traditional & Indicated Uses

Acne^{[15, 16, 17]}Traditional · 1/10

Sebaceous-gland regulator - helps balance skin oil (acne); Traditional 'alterative' / depurative for chronic skin conditions - eczema, psoriasis, acne and boils (internally and topically)

Evidence: 1

Label: Acne

Arthritis / joint pain^[15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1

Label: Arthritis / joint pain

Cancer (anticancer research)^{[6, 7, 11]}Traditional · 2/10

Arctium minus extracts show dose-dependent cytotoxicity against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer and HepG2 liver cancer cells and are active against both sensitive and multidrug-resistant tumour cell lines (preclinical).

Evidence: 2

Label: Cancer (anticancer research)

Detox / cleansing^{[15, 16, 17]}Traditional · 1/10

Mild diuretic supporting elimination ('detox', traditional); Traditional 'alterative' / depurative for chronic skin conditions - eczema, psoriasis, acne and boils (internally and topically)

Evidence: 1

Label: Detox / cleansing

Eczema^{[15, 16, 17]}Traditional · 1/10

Traditional 'alterative' / depurative for chronic skin conditions - eczema, psoriasis, acne and boils (internally and topically)

Evidence: 1

Label: Eczema

Inflammation (general)^[15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1

Label: Inflammation (general)

Psoriasis^{[15, 16, 17]}Traditional · 1/10

Traditional 'alterative' / depurative for chronic skin conditions - eczema, psoriasis, acne and boils (internally and topically)

Evidence: 1

Label: Psoriasis

Skin irritation^[15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1

Label: Skin irritation

Swelling / fluid retention^{[15, 16]}Traditional · 1/10

inferred from diuretic action

Evidence: 1

Label: Swelling / fluid retention

Urinary support^{[15, 16]}Traditional · 1/10

inferred from diuretic action

Evidence: 1

Label: Urinary support

Urinary tract infection (UTI)^{[15, 16]}Traditional · 1/10

inferred from diuretic action

Evidence: 1

Label: Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Arthritis / joint pain^{[1, 2, 11, 12, 13]}Traditional · 2/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 2

Label: Arthritis / joint pain

Inflammation (general)^{[1, 12, 13]}Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1

Label: Inflammation (general)

Respiratory support^{[1, 6, 12, 13]}Traditional · 1/10

Evidence: 1

Label: Respiratory support

Skin irritation^{[1, 12, 13]}Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1

Label: Skin irritation

Swelling / fluid retention^{[1, 3, 11, 12, 13]}Limited · 3/10

inferred from diuretic action

Evidence: 3

Label: Swelling / fluid retention

Urinary support^{[1, 12, 13]}Traditional · 1/10

inferred from diuretic action

Evidence: 1

Label: Urinary support

Urinary tract infection (UTI)^{[1, 12, 13]}Traditional · 1/10

inferred from diuretic action

Evidence: 1

Label: Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Safety, Cautions & Contraindications

Safety note^[16]Info

As a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), it can cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed and related plants. The high inulin content can cause temporary bloating or gas.

Safety note^[16]Caution

May lower blood sugar (caution with antidiabetic medicines) and add to diuretics; avoid medicinal doses in pregnancy.

Safety note^{[1, 12, 13]}Caution

Labrador tea contains ledol, a toxic sesquiterpene alcohol, particularly concentrated in fresh leaves. Excessive consumption can cause dizziness, headache, nausea, and even toxicity (especially in the related Ledum palustre). Use only in small, controlled amounts. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Identify plant correctly — confusion with other bog plants can be dangerous.

Safety note^{[1, 12, 13, 14]}Caution

Duke (2002) rates Labrador tea as + (caution warranted) and notes primarily folkloric activities, with the plant acting as a diuretic, expectorant, and vulnerary. Importantly, Duke classifies it as having narcotic and deliriant potential — large doses can cause intoxication, hallucinations, and toxicity. It contains ericolin and ledol, which are potentially neurotoxic compounds. Duke emphasizes that Labrador tea should be used only with caution and at low doses, and notes that it is not appropriate for regular internal use given its toxicity profile at higher amounts (Duke, 2002).

External Ids

Gbif: 5393103

Wikidata: Q20996

Gbif: 6400569

Wikidata: Q247714

Botanical Description

Biennial herb closely related to greater burdock, forming a first-year rosette of large, heart-shaped, long-stalked leaves, green above and grey-woolly beneath, generally smaller than Arctium lappa. In the second year it produces a branching flowering stem with smaller purple thistle-like flower heads in a looser, more sprawling habit, each enclosed in a globe of hooked bracts that ripen into clinging burrs.^[15]

Height: 0.5-1.5 m (flowering stem, second year)

Habit: Biennial herb; first-year rosette, sprawling branched second-year stem

Leaves: Large, heart-shaped, long-stalked, green above and grey-woolly beneath (smaller than A. lappa)

Flowers: Smaller purple thistle-like flower heads in a looser, sprawling arrangement, enclosed in hooked bracts

Stem: Branching, more sprawling than A. lappa (second year only)

Root: Long, fleshy first-year taproot ('wild rhubarb')

Fruit: Bristly, hooked burr enclosing small achenes

Flowering Period: July-September (second year)

Low evergreen shrub (Ericaceae), 30-100 cm tall. Leaves are narrow, leathery, with in-rolled margins and a dense, rust-coloured, woolly felt on the underside, strongly aromatic when crushed. Small white flowers are borne in terminal clusters.^[4]

Height: 30-100 cm

Habit: Low evergreen shrub

Leaves: Narrow, leathery, in-rolled margins, rust-coloured woolly felt beneath, aromatic

Flowers: Small, white, in terminal clusters

Stem: Low, woody, evergreen

Root: Fibrous, shallow root system adapted to boggy ground

Fruit: Small dry capsule

Flowering Period: May-July

Habitat

A common weed of waste ground, roadsides, hedgerows and disturbed soil; native to Europe and widely naturalised in North America, where it is often the most common wild burdock species.^[15]

Native to boreal and subarctic wetlands across northern Europe, Asia and North America, growing in acidic peat bogs, wet coniferous forest and tundra margins.^{[1, 4]}

Harvesting

The root is dug at the end of the first growing season or early in the second spring, before flowering; leaf may be gathered through the first year. Careful identification against deadly nightshade, whose root can resemble burdock, is essential before digging.^[15]

Parts: Root (and leaf)

Season: End of year one or start of year two, before flowering

Leaves and young stems are gathered, traditionally in late summer, and dried. Only small amounts are used given the plant's ledol/grayanotoxin content, and correct identification against toxic bog look-alikes (bog rosemary) is essential.^[6]

Parts: Leaf, Stem

Season: Traditionally late summer

Traditional Uses

Lesser burdock is used interchangeably with the better-studied Arctium lappa in Western herbal medicine, as a traditional alterative/depurative for chronic skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne, and as a mild diuretic supporting elimination.^{[15, 16]}

Labrador tea has a long Indigenous North American and Scandinavian folk-medicine tradition as a mild diuretic and respiratory remedy, and as an aromatic tea and spice, always used in small, cautious amounts given its narcotic/toxic potential at higher doses. Modern phytochemical work confirms anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of its essential oil.^[1]

Preparations

Decoction (root)^[15]

Dried or fresh root simmered in water as a traditional alterative and skin-support decoction.

Topical wash^[15]

Cooled decoction used as a topical wash for eczema, acne and other skin irritation, reflecting the traditional external alterative use.

Infusion (tea)^[6]

Dried leaf steeped briefly in hot water, in small quantities only.

Essential oil (external)^[2]

Used topically or aromatically; not intended for concentrated internal use.

References

REF-0723, REF-0722, REF-0724, REF-1924, REF-1925, REF-1926, REF-1927, REF-1928, REF-1929, REF-1930, REF-1931, REF-1932, REF-1933, REF-1934

REF-0053, REF-0880, REF-0881, REF-0882, REF-0883, REF-0884, REF-0885, REF-0886, REF-0887, REF-0888, REF-0889

Lookalikes Review

Outcome: has-lookalikes

Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)

Reviewed Date: 2026-07-07

Outcome: has-lookalikes

Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)

Reviewed Date: 2026-07-07

Dangerous Lookalikes

Safety note^{[18, 19, 20]}Fatal

Dangerous Plant: atropa-belladonna

Confused Part: First-year taproots dug for use as food or 'burdock root tea'; the root of deadly nightshade closely resembles a burdock root and the two grow as weeds in the same rough ground.

Confusion Context: Lesser burdock (Arctium minus) is dug for its long first-year taproot, used as a vegetable and as 'burdock root tea.' Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) grows as a weed in the same disturbed ground and its root closely resembles a burdock root, so belladonna root can be gathered or processed in mistake for burdock. This has caused real poisonings: a JAMA case report (Bryson et al., 1978) describes atropine poisoning from a commercial burdock root tea, and belladonna-contaminated herbal teas have caused severe anticholinergic poisoning from as little as a few milligrams of atropine. Belladonna contains tropane alkaloids (atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine); poisoning causes dry flushed skin, widely dilated pupils, blurred vision, fever, a racing heart, agitation, hallucinations, seizures and can be fatal, especially in children.

Distinguishing Features: Whole plant: only dig burdock when you can match the whole living plant - burdock has huge rhubarb-like heart-shaped leaves that are whitish-woolly underneath and, in its second year, the familiar hooked burrs. Deadly nightshade is a branching plant with dull green oval pointed leaves, solitary purple-brown bell-shaped flowers and shiny black cherry-sized berries., Berries (decisive if present): burdock never bears berries - it makes bristly burrs. A plant near your 'burdock' bearing shiny black berries in green star-shaped calyces is deadly nightshade - do not dig roots from that ground., Best practice: because the roots alone are hard to tell apart, do not wild-harvest burdock root unless an expert has confirmed the living plant - buy it from a reputable supplier instead.

Key Test: Identify the whole living plant before digging any root. Confirm large rhubarb-like leaves that are woolly-white underneath (and hooked burrs in the second year) for burdock. If there are shiny black berries, purple-brown bell-shaped flowers or oval pointed leaves among the plants, deadly nightshade may be present - do not dig or brew root tea from there. When in doubt, buy burdock rather than foraging the root.

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Safety note^{[15, 16]}Dangerous

Dangerous Plant: andromeda-polifolia

Confused Part: Narrow evergreen leaves gathered to brew marsh 'Labrador tea'; toxic bog rosemary shares the same bog habitat and similar narrow evergreen leaves.

Confusion Context: Marsh Labrador tea (Rhododendron tomentosum) is brewed in small amounts as a traditional herbal tea. Bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) grows in the same acid bogs and has similar narrow, leathery, evergreen leaves; as bushcraft guidance (Paul Kirtley) warns, it is one of the poisonous bog plants that can be confused with Labrador tea. Bog rosemary contains grayanotoxins, which can cause vomiting, low blood pressure and dangerous slowing of the heart - grayanotoxin poisoning has caused complete heart block. Marsh Labrador tea is itself used only cautiously in tiny doses (it too contains grayanotoxin and ledol), so brewing the wrong bog shrub is a real hazard.

Distinguishing Features: Leaf underside (decisive): marsh Labrador tea has leaves with inrolled margins and a dense rust-coloured woolly felt on the underside, and the crushed leaf is strongly aromatic. Bog rosemary leaves are smooth and pale or whitish underneath, with NO woolly felt and NO aroma., Flowers: bog rosemary has pink, urn-shaped (bell-like) nodding flowers, whereas marsh Labrador tea has clusters of small white flowers., General rule: a bog shrub with narrow evergreen leaves that are smooth and pale beneath and have no smell is NOT Labrador tea.

Key Test: Turn a leaf over and smell it. Marsh Labrador tea has a rusty, woolly felt on the underside of the leaf and a strong aromatic scent. If the underside is smooth and pale with no woolly felt and the leaf has no aroma - especially if the flowers are pink and bell-shaped - it is bog rosemary (or a laurel), which is toxic; do not brew it.

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Reviewed Date: 2026-07-07

Dosage

Not documented

Infusion (tea)^{[1, 12, 13]}

Duke (2002) advises using Labrador tea only with caution and at low doses given its narcotic/deliriant potential at higher amounts; it is not appropriate for regular internal use. Educational reference only, not a prescription - use only small, occasional amounts of properly identified leaf.

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