Effects:

1, burdock in the content of dietary fiber is also extremely rich, naturally able to slow down the intestinal blood glucose, lipid absorption rate, to assist in controlling blood glucose and lipid rise.

2, help intestinal peristalsis, promote the effect of defecation is also very good.

3, burdock rhizome in a large number of burdock polysaccharide and other plant active substances can also play a role in improving immunity.

4, the pharyngeal swelling, light body resistance; reduce blood sugar and blood fat, promote defecation and other effects.

Contraindications:

Burdock is cold and slippery, and should not be taken for a long time, so as not to hurt the gas.

Expanded Information:

Nutritional value of burdock:

Burdock contains chrysanthemum sugar, fiber, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other vitamins and minerals that the body needs. The carotene content is 150 times higher than that of carrots, and the protein and calcium content of burdock is the first of the rhizomes. Burdock root contains inulin and volatile oil, burdock acid, a variety of polyphenol substances and aldehydes, and rich in fiber and amino acids.

Burdock root contains a variety of essential amino acids, and the content is high, especially with special pharmacological effects of amino acid content is high, such as brain-healthy role of aspartic acid accounted for 25%-28% of the total amino acids, arginine accounted for 18%-20%, and contains Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Zn, and other essential macronutrients and trace elements.

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