Great Burdock Achene, Achene of Great Burdock
Arctil Fructus, Fructus Arctii
Niu Bang Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind-heat and relieve cough, to promote eruption, to counteract toxicity, and to soothe sore throat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind-heat common cold, cough with profuse phlegm, measles papules, wind papules, swelling pain in throat, epidemic parotitis, erysipelas, swollen welling abscess and sore toxin.