Scientific Name
Arctium lappa L.
Synonyms
Family
Asteraceae
Local Name
Kanda, Burdock
Habit Habitat
A biennial herb, up to 1-2m tall, found in woodland and partial shady area of sub-alpine zone.
Taxonomic Features
Leaves simple, alternate, large, heart-shaped, long petiole, hairy on under side. Mature leaves dark-green above, grayish-white below. Inflorescence composed of many globular capitula, united in clusters and surrounded by involucre, forming hook. Flower purple. Fruit an achene with short pappus.
Flowering Fruiting
July-September
Harvesting Time
July-October
Medicinal Value
It is a blood purifier, useful in eczema, psoriasis, acne and rheumatism also treats cystitis, kidney stones. Locally decoction of whole plant is used in joint pains and also as aphrodisiac tonic.
Parts Used
Whole plant
Future Prospective
Conservation, Cultivation, Chemical Analysis, Herbal Pharmacy
Plant Images
Arctium lappa L.