GREATER MOP (arctium majus)

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	GREATER MOP
	*arctium majus*

Name
GREATER MOP

Scientific Name
arctium majus

GREATER MOP

Family Compound.

Description: Of arktos, Greek name of the plant. Plant biennial that produces, to the first year, solely basal leaves. It presents/displays axonomorfa, graft root, of brown color, that gives off a particular scent. The stem, that it can reach the 2 ms of height and 2-3 cm. in thickness, ramifica and takes leaves smaller than the basal ones. The leaves acorazonadas or are made oval, very great (the basal ones can reach 50 cm. in length and 40 of width), of white color, tomentosas in the inferior face. The chapters globosos, are arranged in clusters, with grudges finished in a species of hook, except for the internal ones. The flowers are of color purple. The aquenios are squashed, of brown color. The vilano presents/displays a series of rough silks. It prefers the incultos and limestone places. Numerous varieties are known. He is abundant in Europe, America and Asia. It is collected in summer and one dries up quickly.

Used parts: The root and the leaves.

Composed chemical: Inulina, lapolina, essential oil, bitter principle, sugar, antibiotic, composed of calcium and magnesium.

Properties: Dermopática, diaforética, hipoglucemizante (root). To harm it, dermopática (the leaves).

Way of use: Decocción, dust, juice, cataplasm, ointment.

Note: The roots young, corresponding to the first year, are consumed in some regions once boiled and also the fleshy pecíolos of the basal leaves. An energetic action against the baldness is recognized the plant using the juice in local frictions.

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