Get some camellia oleifera. Brew in boiling water for three to five minutes before drinking. After soaking until colorless, the chewing effect is better. In traditional medicine, Arctium lappa L. is a mature fruit of Arctium lappa L., which is often used as a good medicine for clearing away heat and toxic materials, reducing swelling and relieving sore throat.

Burdock itself tastes bitter and cold, and its efficacy is close to that of burdock, so it is often used to treat constipation and tinnitus caused by wind-heat cold, cough and accumulation of heat toxin, especially for sore throat and gum caused by internal heat. Even the tender leaves of burdock have a good detumescence effect. After mashing, it can be applied externally to the red, swollen, hot and painful parts to accelerate healing.

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Although burdock is mainly used for medicine in China, there are many records that it is eaten as a vegetable. However, due to the natural "earthy smell" of burdock, some friends may not accept it easily. Therefore, when cooking, you can prepare a pot of clear water, add a little white vinegar, and soak the peeled burdock for a while first, which not only removes the "earthy smell", but also prevents the burdock from being oxidized and blackened due to exposure to the air.

Burdock is low in energy and high in vitamins and minerals, especially carotene. Some experiments also found that the content of calcium and iron in burdock is also very high. Such a nutritious vegetable that can promote defecation without increasing calories is really suitable for dieters!

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