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Dipsacus fullonum

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Wilde Karde · (Dipsacus fullonum)

Honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae)

Description

Dipsacus fullonum, syn. Dipsacus sylvestris, is a species of flowering plant known by the common names wild teasel or fuller's teasel, although the latter name is usually applied to the cultivated variety D. fullonum var.

  • TinctureRootInternalFolk medicine

    Dipsacus fullonum root tincture is promoted in the Buhner protocol (2005) and internet folk medicine as an adjunct therapy for Lyme borreliosis. IMPORTANT: No clinical trials in Borrelia patients demonstrating efficacy exist. In-vitro extract analyses (Vaher 2018) identified bioactive compounds in D. fullonum; clinical efficacy against Borrelia burgdorferi in humans has not been demonstrated thereby. No health claims; medical treatment of borreliosis (antibiotics) takes absolute precedence.

    Preparation & dosage

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  • TinctureRootInternalClinical trial

    Extracts from Dipsacus species (mainly D. asper, closely related to D. fullonum) show in vitro antimicrobial activity against various bacterial and fungal strains. Saponin fractions from D. asper roots inhibit phytopathogenic fungi in vitro (Choi et al. 2017). Extrapolation to D. fullonum and to clinical indications in humans is not validated.

    Preparation & dosage

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  • TeaAerial partsExternalTraditional use

    In European folk medicine, compresses and washes with D. fullonum tea were applied topically for eczema, warts, acne, and poorly healing wounds. The water collected in the leaf axils ('Venus's basin') was traditionally used as an eye wash and against warts. No clinical evidence.

    Preparation & dosage

    Steep 3–5 g dried aerial parts in 250 ml hot water for 10 minutes. Allow to cool, apply externally as wash or compress.

    Dry amount
    3–5 g

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  • TeaRootInternalFolk medicine

    In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Xu Duan (Dipsacus asper, closely related) is used for back and joint pain and fracture healing. D. fullonum was occasionally used in European folk medicine for joint and muscle pain as a tea. No Kommission E or EMA monograph for D. fullonum.

    Preparation & dosage

    Simmer 2–4 g dried root in 200 ml water for 15 minutes. 2 cups daily. Not longer than 4 weeks without medical consultation.

    Dry amount
    2–4 g
    Doses per day
    2×

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  • SalveRootExternalFolk medicine

    Folk medicine tradition in parts of Europe: root extract externally for skin conditions, fistulas, and abscesses. Iridoid glycosides from D. asper roots show anti-inflammatory properties in vitro (inhibition of chondrocyte apoptosis — molecular mechanism). Direct evidence for D. fullonum topically is lacking.

    Preparation & dosage

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  • TeaAerial partsInternalFolk medicine

    Occasionally in Central European folk medicine for gastrointestinal complaints, appetite stimulation, and as a bitter tonic. Bitter compounds and iridoids stimulate bile secretion reflexively. No evidence from clinical studies; very weak data basis.

    Preparation & dosage

    Steep 2–3 g dried herb in 200 ml water for 10 minutes. Drink before meals.

    Dry amount
    2–3 g
    Doses per day
    2×

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Distribution in Europe

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