Great Burdock Fruit (Niu Bang Zi) is a cooling and dispersing herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to clear heat, benefit the throat, and release the exterior. Sourced from the burdock plant, this fruit is particularly effective for early-stage sore throat, red swollen tonsils, and skin eruptions.
Key Information:
✔ Pharmaceutical Latin: Fructus Arctii
✔ Common Names: Great Burdock Fruit, Arctium, Niu Bang Zi
✔ Chinese Pinyin: 牛蒡子 (Niu Bang Zi)
✔ TCM Nature: Acrid, Bitter, Cold
✔ TCM Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach
Benefits:
🗣 Clears Heat & Benefits the Throat – Commonly used for sore throat, hoarseness, and red, swollen tonsils.
🌬 Releases the Exterior – Helps expel wind-heat in the early stages of colds and flus.
🌺 Detoxifies & Clears Skin – Used for skin conditions such as carbuncles, boils, and rashes.
🌿 Moistens the Intestines – Gently supports bowel movement in cases of wind-heat constipation.
Consultation & Usage:
Niu Bang Zi is typically prepared in decoctions or ground into powder. It pairs well with herbs like Lian Qiao (Forsythia) and Bo He (Peppermint) for dispersing wind-heat. Consult a qualified practitioner for appropriate dosage and herbal combinations.