Greater burdock - Artium lappa

Category: Билки и лековити растенија - Herbs and medicinal plants - Βότανα και φαρμακευτικά φυτά

This plant belongs to the group of perennial plants with branched stems up to 1.5 meters and has a large egg-shaped leaves.

Its flowers are purple; they are on the top of the plant, sphere-shaped and quite large.  The greater burdock is considered as “king” of the river banks, meadows and fields; this large weed brings unusual power in it. The greater burdock is the biggest blood purifier and it is ingredient in the hair lotions in the form of oil protecting of heavy damage and hair loss. The root of the greater burdock is used as an anti-fever, flu and colds, it mends stone and sand and other infections of the kidneys and urinary tract, stomach pain, intestines and liver.

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