Arctium lappa (Burdock): Insights from ethnopharmacology potential, chemical constituents, clinical studies, pharmacological utility and nanomedicine
This review article on Arctium lappa (burdock) compiles extensive research on its ethnopharmacological uses, chemical constituents, and therapeutic properties, highlighting its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, anticancer, anti-diabetic, and neuroprotective effects. Burdock’s bioactive compounds, such as lignans, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, are responsible for its multifaceted health benefits, including antioxidant and immune-modulating