2. From the point of view of Chinese medicine, burdock root tastes bitter, cold in nature, enters the lung meridian, has the effect of dispersing wind and heat, reducing swelling and detoxifying, and is often used to treat wind and heat, cough, sore throat and other uncomfortable symptoms. When used for soaking in water, it is generally recommended to put 5-8g at a time, so as to avoid too much cold in the body, which is not good for the body. In addition, if burdock root is used to treat special diseases, the dosage is suggested as follows.