Arctium minus
Key actions
Alterative / depurative ('detox')Anti-inflammatoryAntioxidantDiuretic
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- AcneTraditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Detox / cleansingTraditional
- EczemaTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- PsoriasisTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- Swelling / fluid retentionTraditional
- Urinary supportTraditional
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)Traditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalComparison of Metabolic Profiles of Fruits of Arctium lappa, Arctium minus, and Arctium tomentosum (2024)
PreclinicalQuantitative Determination of the Cytotoxic Compounds in Different Organs of Arctium minus (Hill) Bernh. by LC-HRESIMS Using Response Surface Methodology (2024)
PreclinicalImmune regulation and inflammation inhibition of Arctium lappa L. polysaccharides by TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway in cells (2023)
PreclinicalPhytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Arctium minus (Hill) Bernh.: A Potential Candidate as Antioxidant, Enzyme Inhibitor, and Cytotoxic Agent (2022)
PreclinicalArctium minus crude extract presents antinociceptive effect in a mice acute gout attack model (2017)
PreclinicalCytotoxicity of medicinal plants of the West-Canadian Gwich'in Native Americans towards sensitive and multidrug-resistant cancer cells (2015)
PreclinicalPartial Molecular Characterization of Arctium minus Aspartylendopeptidase and Preparation of Bioactive Peptides by Whey Protein Hydrolysis (2015)
All 17 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.