Processing method

1. Xanthium vulgare: take the original medicinal materials and remove impurities. Mash when used.

2. Fried cocklebur seeds: Take cocklebur seeds, place them in a preheated frying container, heat over medium heat, fry until the surface is dark yellow and charred, and the inside is light yellow, take it out, let it cool, and grind it Remove the thorns and sift clean. Mash when used.

Finished product shape: 1. Xanthium sibiricum: spindle-shaped or oval. The surface is yellow-brown or yellow-green, with hooks all over. The body is light and strong. After breaking open, there are two kernels inside. The flesh is yellow and white, oily, slightly bitter in taste, the spines are hard and crispy, and there is a slight aroma. After removing the spines, crush (or mash) it into crumbs or cakes.

2. The surface of fried Xanthium oleifera will be burnt yellow

Processing effects: 1. Xanthium oleifera: pungent, bitter, warm in nature, and poisonous. Returns to the lung meridian. It has the functions of dispersing wind, dehumidifying, relieving pain and relieving pain. The raw Xanthium sibiricum has strong power in eliminating wind and relieving itching. Commonly used for skin itching and other skin diseases.

Biyuan headache, rheumatic arthralgia. The texture becomes crispy and charred after frying, making it easy to remove the thorns and fry out the active ingredients.