Burdock Seed vs Kunzea Ambigua

TCM herb that disperses wind-heat, benefits the throat, and relieves toxicity. Different from burdock root which is a nutritive food. The seeds are cooling and expelling.

Shrub native to southeastern Australia used by Aboriginal peoples and in Australian bush medicine for skin conditions, inflammation, and respiratory complaints.

arctiin, lappaol, arctigenin, fatty acids

1,8-cineole, alpha-pinene, globulol, viridiflorol, bicyclogermacrene

Disperse wind-heat in TCM, Treat sore throat, Benefit throat and reduce toxin, Treat rashes from heat

skin conditions, respiratory complaints, inflammation, arthritis, insect repellent

Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Immunomodulatory, Antitumor

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, insect repellent

3-10g seeds in decoction or 300-500mg extract daily

Diluted essential oil applied topically; leaf steam inhalation

Cold constitution in TCM, Diarrhea, Pregnancy

allergy to Myrtaceae, pregnancy high use, children internally

GI upset, Diarrhea

skin irritation, respiratory irritation undiluted