Burdock (Arctium minus), Little Shoddesden
Introduction
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Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 3 Aug 2008
This plant was included in Hipocrates' list of useful plants. It has been found to contain antibiotic substances which aid resistance to infection and can help to cure skin complaints.