1. Promote antioxidant capacity

Burdock root contains antioxidants such as phenolic acids, quercetin and luteolin (all of which can be transferred to tea), which can protect The body is protected from free radicals that damage cells. In a 2011 BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine article, researchers suggested that the antioxidant content of burdock tea may help slow the growth of tumor cells.

2. Promote diuretic effect

One of the earliest uses of burdock tea is to detoxify the body. It also helps purify the blood and is known to cause sweating and urination. This effect may benefit the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system. Because it is a diuretic, burdock tea may cause the body to flush out excess toxins, salt, and water.

3. Acts as an expectorant and decongestant

If you have a cough, cold, or flu-like symptoms, drinking burdock tea may help relieve them by passing through phlegm and mucus. Burdock tea also has antibacterial properties.

4. Reduce hair problems

It can solve hair loss and dandruff, and improve the health of scalp and follicles. Burdock tea is known to be a phytosterol, and burdock root contains hair-helping essential oils.

5. First-time drinkers may experience enhanced defecation function (not watery diarrhea). This is a detoxification reaction, and you can adapt to it if you persist for a period of time. Do not mix it with other teas. It is best to eat the soaked tea pieces at the end. Consistent drinking for a month will have obvious effects.