1. Improve the intestinal system: burdock is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote peristalsis in the digestive system, increase intestinal excretion, and help to reduce constipation and the occurrence of intestinal cancer.
2. Improve kidney function: Burdock contains a substance called burdock protein, which has a certain protective effect on the kidneys, can promote the discharge of urine, and help prevent kidney stones and urinary tract infections and other diseases.
3. Reduce blood sugar and blood pressure: Burdock is rich in dietary fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals can reduce blood sugar and blood pressure, for people suffering from diabetes and hypertension have a certain health effects.
4. Enhance immunity: Burdock is rich in vitamin C and a variety of minerals, which helps to enhance the body's immunity to prevent the occurrence of colds and flu and other diseases.
5. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic: burdock also contains a substance called burdock alkaloid, which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, and can relieve joint pain and rheumatism and other inflammatory diseases.
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1. Cooking: Burdock can be made into a variety of dishes, such as burdock stir-fry with sliced meat, burdock pie, burdock soup and so on, which is a kind of nutritious ingredients.
2. Medicinal: Burdock also has some medicinal value in traditional Chinese medicine, and can be used to clear away heat and detoxification, diuretic swelling and other effects.
3. Cosmetics: Burdock is rich in vitamins and minerals and can be used to make skin care products with whitening, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effects.
4. Other uses: burdock roots, stems, leaves and other parts can be used to make handicrafts, such as pen holders, flower containers and so on.