1 Burdock root and burdock seed difference Part

Burdock seed and burdock root are both parts of the burdock, but they are different parts, burdock root is the root of the burdock, and burdock seed is the fruit of the burdock, so from the point of view of the two are not a thing.

Appearance

The appearance of the burdock seed is a long obovate shape, the whole is relatively flat, the length of 5-7mm, the width of 2-3mm, the surface color of the burdock seed is grayish-brown, and there are obvious ribs.

And burdock root is the root of burdock, the appearance of the color of yellow-brown, the length of the root is about 40-65cm, the diameter of the length of 1.5-2.5cm.

Role

Burdock and burdock root effects are not the same, the main effect of burdock seed is to evacuate wind-heat, declaring the lungs to penetrate the rash, detoxification of the pharynx, suitable for wind-heat colds, cough and phlegm, measles and other symptoms of the people to take; and burdock root's main effect is to dispel wind-heat, eliminating the swelling of the toxicity of the body weak and thin, limb weakness, thirst, oedema, swelling and poisoning of the throat and other diseases of the people to take.

2 burdock buy not with burdock root or burdock seed instead

burdock seed.

Burdock refers to the whole plant, and burdock seed is the fruit, burdock root is the root, the fruit and the root of the efficacy is not the same, from the efficacy of burdock, burdock seed efficacy is more closely related to the burdock, so when the burdock can not be purchased when the burdock can be replaced with burdock seed.

But burdock seed does not fully represent burdock, because burdock seed is only the fruit of its burdock, and the effect of burdock contains burdock seed and burdock root, so if you have the conditions, you can use burdock seed and burdock root mixed.

However, it is important to note that the drug should not be taken without authorization, and it needs to be used under the guidance of a pharmacist or physician.

3 What can be used instead of burdock root

The main effect of burdock root is to dispel wind and heat, eliminate swelling and poison, so only the same effect of the herbs can replace burdock root, and also need to be based on the symptoms of each person to do specific judgment, you can use chrysanthemums, anterior hu and other herbs.

Usually, it is generally not recommended to change the drug or take the drug without authorization, this type of behavior need to be carried out under the guidance of a professional physician or pharmacist.

4 burdock boiled water method

burdock boiled water method is relatively simple, the specific method is as follows:

Ingredients: burdock 5g-10g, water, honey, appropriate amount.

Method:

1. Clean burdock with water and put it into the casserole.

2. Add the appropriate amount of water, open the large fire to boil, turn the small fire to cook slowly for about half an hour.

3. Then pour the burdock water into a cup, add an appropriate amount of honey, stir well to drink.