Omnia Sana · Plant Monograph
Lesser Burdock
Arctium minus
This monograph compiles 3 documented constituents, 4 pharmacological actions, 10 traditional / indicated uses, supported by 17 cited sources, drawn directly from the Omnia Sana plant database.
Key Constituents
The major storage carbohydrate; a prebiotic fibre.
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant constituents.
Antimicrobial and antioxidant constituents.
Pharmacological Actions
Traditional 'alterative' / depurative for chronic skin conditions - eczema, psoriasis, acne and boils (internally and topically)
Traditional & Indicated Uses
Sebaceous-gland regulator - helps balance skin oil (acne); Traditional 'alterative' / depurative for chronic skin conditions - eczema, psoriasis, acne and boils (internally and topically)
more plants for acne →detailed sources →inferred from anti-inflammatory action
more plants for arthritis / joint pain →detailed sources →Mild diuretic supporting elimination ('detox', traditional); Traditional 'alterative' / depurative for chronic skin conditions - eczema, psoriasis, acne and boils (internally and topically)
more plants for detox / cleansing →detailed sources →Traditional 'alterative' / depurative for chronic skin conditions - eczema, psoriasis, acne and boils (internally and topically)
more plants for eczema →detailed sources →inferred from anti-inflammatory action
more plants for inflammation (general) →detailed sources →Traditional 'alterative' / depurative for chronic skin conditions - eczema, psoriasis, acne and boils (internally and topically)
more plants for psoriasis →detailed sources →inferred from anti-inflammatory action
more plants for skin irritation →detailed sources →inferred from diuretic action
more plants for swelling / fluid retention →detailed sources →inferred from diuretic action
more plants for urinary support →detailed sources →inferred from diuretic action
more plants for urinary tract infection (uti) →detailed sources →Safety, Cautions & Contraindications
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.
May lower blood sugar (caution with antidiabetic medicines) and add to diuretics; avoid medicinal doses in pregnancy.
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-1934References & Sources
- Ahangarpour, A., Heidari, H., Oroojan, A.A., Mirzavandi, F., Nasr Esfehani, K. and Dehghan Mohammadi, Z (2017) 'Antidiabetic, hypolipidemic and hepatoprotective effects of Arctium lappa root's hydro-alcoholic extract on nicotinamide-streptozotocin induced type 2 model of diabetes in male mice', Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, 7(2), pp. 169-179. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28348972/ Preclinical
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28348972/ - Gao, Q., Yang, M. and Zuo, Z (2018) 'Overview of the anti-inflammatory effects, pharmacokinetic properties and clinical efficacies of arctigenin and arctiin from Arctium lappa L', Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 39(5), pp. 787-801. doi:10.1038/aps.2018.32 Traditional / reference
https://doi.org/10.1038/aps.2018.32 - Zeng, F., Li, Y., Zhang, X., Shen, L., Zhao, X. et al (2023) 'Immune regulation and inflammation inhibition of Arctium lappa L. polysaccharides by TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in cells', International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 254, pp. 127700. doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127700 Preclinical
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https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox11101852 - Erol, E., Erol, K.F., Yanikoglu, R.S., Taskin, C., Kizilarslan Hancer, C. and Topcu, G (2024) 'Quantitative Determination of the Cytotoxic Compounds in Different Organs of Arctium minus (Hill) Bernh. by LC-HRESIMS Using Response Surface Methodology', ACS Omega, 9(40), pp. 41890-41903. doi:10.1021/acsomega.4c06644 Preclinical
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2012.09.031 - Abraham, E.P. and Crowfoot, D.M (1946) 'An antibacterial substance from Arctium minus and Onopordon tauricum', Nature, 158(4021), pp. 744. doi:10.1038/158744a0 Preclinical
https://doi.org/10.1038/158744a0 - Cavallito, C.J. and Kirchner, F.K (1947) 'The antibacterial principle of Arctium minus; the unsaturated lactone structure', Journal of the American Chemical Society, 69(12), pp. 3030-3032. doi:10.1021/ja01204a028 Preclinical
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https://www.drugs.com/npp/burdock.html - Chan, Y.S., Cheng, L.N., Wu, J.H., Chan, E., Kwan, Y.W., Lee, S.M.Y., Leung, G.P.H., Yu, P.H.F. and Chan, S.W (2011) 'A review of the pharmacological effects of Arctium lappa (burdock)', Inflammopharmacology, 19(5), pp. 245--254. doi:10.1007/s10787-010-0062-4 Traditional / reference
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