Arctium majus – powdered burdock root

Greater burdock produces a fleshy root with purifying properties, harvested when ripe. Finely ground after drying, it produces a mild plant powder that is easy to incorporate into masks, poultices, or herbal drinks.

Description

Fine powder, light brown to grayish brown in color, homogeneous texture, sweet and slightly woody odor.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Greater burdock, common burdock
• Latin name: Arctium majus
• Family: Asteraceae
• Part used: Root
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Europe, temperate Asia
• English name: Burdock root powder
• Name in German: Klettenwurzelpulver
• Name in Spanish: Burdock Root Powder
• Name in Italian: Polvere di radice di bardana
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق جذر الأرقطيون (Masḥūq Jidhdhir al-Arqatyūn)

Main virtues

Used for its purifying effects on the skin and scalp. Internally, it traditionally accompanies periods of seasonal drainage. Externally, it is used in masks and poultices for oily skin.

Main constituents

Inulin, mucilages, phenolic acids, lignans, mineral salts, polyphenols.

Use and dosage

• Purifying mask: mix with floral water or clay, apply for 10-15 minutes on clean skin.
• Decoction: 1/2 teaspoon in 250 ml of water, boil for 10 min, filter.
• Poultice: warm paste made from powder and water applied locally.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Do not inhale the powder.
• Not recommended for people allergic to Asteraceae.
• Do not use without medical advice during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

History and origin

Burdock root is an ancient folk remedy. Long used in Europe and Asia to support the body's cleansing function, it was also valued by medieval herbalists for skin care. Powdered, it offers a convenient alternative to long-lasting decoctions.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: away from air, light and humidity.
• Packaging: glass jar, kraft bag or opaque metal box.
• Appearance: Fine light brown to beige powder.
• Smell: woody, slightly earthy and sweet.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Corpus of traditional herbal medicine
• Classic European Herbalism
• Historical data of popular pharmacopoeia

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