Efficacy:
1. Diuretic and lipid-lowering: Dietary fiber and components called arctigenin in burdock tea can promote metabolism and excretion, thus playing the role of diuresis and lipid-lowering.
2. Eliminating dampness and relieving pain: burdock tea can also clear away heat and toxic materials, eliminate dampness and relieve pain, and resist bacteria and inflammation.
3. Protect the liver: burdock tea contains a variety of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients, which helps to protect the health of the liver and prevent liver injury.
4. Improve digestion: burdock tea can also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and improve digestion and absorption.
Taboo:
1. Pregnant and lactating women should not drink burdock tea because its ingredients may affect the fetus or baby.
2. People who are cold and weak are not suitable for drinking burdock tea, because it has certain coldness and may stimulate the body.
3. Patients with liver disease or nephropathy should not drink a lot of burdock tea, so as not to affect liver and kidney function.
4. When drinking burdock tea, be careful not to overdo it to avoid discomfort. It is recommended to drink 1-2 cups a day.