Arktio-Lappa root 50gr

Arctium, also known as burdock root, platomandila, bear herb, platomanidila (English: Burdock root, Bardana, Beggar's Buttons etc), is a genus of biennial plants commonly known as arctium lappa, of the Asteroid family. Arctium plants have dark green leaves that can reach up to 71 cm. They are generally large, thick and ovate, with the lowest of them being heart-shaped, and they are hairy underneath. The petioles of the leaves are usually hollow, and their flowers are globose spiky red, resembling those of thistle, followed by fruits covered with rough, pointed spines, the well-known burdock. Arctium species generally bloom from July to October. The roots of Burdock among other plants are eaten by the caterpillar of the Ghost Moth (Hepialus humuli), it is also used as an edible plant by various other insects. For therapeutic purposes, the root and rhizome are used, which are collected in September or October. In general, silver brings about a state of harmony and health in the body, helping to cleanse the body of waste products and the elimination of heavy metals. Dioskouridis considered it an excellent tonic and anticancer agent for diseases of the lungs and liver. It has strong soothing, antipruritic, antiseptic, antimicrobial, antioxidant properties and acts effectively against skin diseases such as acne, psoriasis and eczema, it also helps the secretion of bile and digestive juices even in cases of anorexia, which is due to its bitter taste, while the essential oils it contains offer unique hydration to the skin