Arctum Iappa L, the scientific name of burdock, is also known as beef dish, Popeye, ox seed, wire drawing and oriental radish. It is a kind of vegetable with fleshy roots, petioles and tender leaves can also be eaten, and the fleshy roots of burdock are rich in nutritional value. Every100g of fresh vegetables contains about 87g of water, 4.1-4.7g of protein, 3.0-3.5g of carbohydrate, 0. 1 g of fat and 0. 3-1.5g of cellulose. Carotene is as high as 390 mg. Vitamin Cl.9 mg. Mineral elements contain 240 mg of calcium, 106 mg of phosphorus and 7.6 mg of iron, as well as other nutrients. Burdock root is tender and crisp. It can be fried, boiled, eaten raw and processed into drinks.

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