Arcticum lappa, Great burdock
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Arcticum lappa
Great burdock
drugs
roots (Radix Arctii)
most important active substances
In the root lignan, Arctiin, Inulin, mucilage, caffeic acid derivatives, Sesquiterpenlactone
most important usages
Digestive, appetizing, antispasmodic, rheumatism, skin problems (psoriasis, dry seborrhea)
Recommendations for Cultivation
Weight per Thousand Seed Grains: 11,0 g
Seed demand for drilling: spring 5 kg/ha
Demand for plantation: spring 4 plants/m²
Distance between the rows: 50 cm
harvest: roots in autumn first year or springtime second cultivation year