Burdock Root
| Burdock Root in TCM:Explore the properties of Burdock Root according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: cool
Channels: LU, ST, UB, KD
Flavors: bitter, pungent
Special Properties:
clears heat, clears damp, eliminates toxins, disperses wind
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Burdock Root is known for its ability to resolve dampness, expel heat, brighten the eyes, remove toxins, and expel wind.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, stomach, urine bladder, and kidney. The flavor of Burdock Root is bitter and pungent, and it is considered to be cool in temperature.
For conjunctivitis (pink eye) boil tea and steam the eyes, then drink the tea. For common cold and/or measles drink burdock tea and cover in a blanket to promote sweating. For mumps make burdock and dandelion tea and apply it to the local area.
See also Burdock Fruit,
Niu Bang Zi
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