The efficacy and function of burdock stems and leaves

Burdock stems and leaves are a very common type of traditional Chinese medicine and are also a frequently used medicine. It has unique effects and functions in treating many diseases. Here we will tell you in detail the effects of some traditional Chinese medicine burdock stems and leaves.

[Alias] Doctor's leaf (Chinese Materia Medica).

【Source】 Leaves of burdock , a plant of the Asteraceae family.

[Pharmacological action] The leaves contain the most antibacterial substances, mainly against Staphylococcus aureus, with the minimum inhibitory concentration of 400 micrograms per milliliter. The juice of the leaves also has a certain effect. The content of antibacterial ingredients is highest during the flowering period; however, plants also contain oxidase, which can destroy the antibacterial ingredients. Therefore, it is advisable to use ethanol vapor to destroy the oxidase after harvesting, but care must be taken not to allow ethanol to condense on the plants, otherwise the antibacterial ingredients will be dissolved and lost.

【Nature and flavor】 "Medicinal Properties Treatise": "Sweet in taste, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treats headache, depression, wounds, and mastitis. Itchy skin.

【Usage and Dosage】 For internal use: Cook and eat. For external use: decoct in water for washing, make paste for application or apply leaves on sores.

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of unbearable wind-induced headache and cerebral congestion: pound the stems and leaves of burdock to obtain 2 liters of concentrated juice, mix with 1 liter of ash-free wine and 1 spoonful of salt, boil over high heat until it becomes a thick paste, and rub it on the painful area to disperse the wind and stop the pain. It also treats occasional headaches. When massaging, you must try your best to make it hot so that the effect will be quicker. If there are no seedlings in winter, you can use roots instead. (Inside the Box)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Medicine Properties"

This article introduces to us what burdock stems and leaves are. We know that burdock stems and leaves have very high medicinal effects, but we must remind everyone that burdock stems and leaves are generally not to be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.