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Europe - Succory Dock-Cress

Strawberry Tree1
Teasel2
Bardane3
Oats4
Arnica5
Furcellaria6
Marshmallow7
Succory Dock-Cress8
Hops9
Kiwi10
Sanicle11
Water Mint12
Hazelnut13
Grapevine14
Olive Tree15
Blue Orchid16
Sourwood17
Maritime Pine18
Lemon Thyme19
Cornflower20
Roman Chamomile21
Poppy22
Raspberry23
Bison grass24
Iris25
Sea Lettuce26
Sea Lily27

Stop no. 8: France

Succory Dock-Cress, a common roadside sight

Name: Succory dock-cress

Latin name: Lapsana communis

Location: France

Type: Plant

Part(s) used: Flowering part

Also known as ‘Nipplewort’

Succory dock-cress is a widespread annual plant. It is an easy-growing plant that can even be found alongside highways. It has long been used to heal scabies and soothe irritation caused by breast-feeding (hence its name ‘Nipplewort’).

Cosmetic effectiveness

Reduces oxidative stress

In cosmetics, succory dock-cress extract, with its anti-free radical properties, helps stimulate the skin’s natural defences against environmental aggressors.

The Clarins Anti-Pollution Complex

A unique combination of four plant extracts to protect the skin from damage that may be caused by both interior and exterior urban pollutants: extracts of organic African Ebony, Furcellaria, Succory Dock-Cress and organic Sanicle.