The difference between American ginseng and burdock is mainly in drug source, efficacy and main treatment. Source: The medicinal part of American ginseng is the dried root of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius); the medicinal part of burdock seed is the dried mature fruit of burdock (Arctium lappa) in the family of Asteraceae. Effects: Radix Panax Ginseng has the effects of nourishing yin and clearing heat (nourishing yin fluid and clearing away heat), benefiting qi and generating fluids (promoting the production of fluids by replenishing qi); Burdock Seed has the effects of dispersing wind-heat, promoting the lungs and clearing rashes, and detoxicating and relieving the pharynx. Indications: American ginseng can be used to treat deficiency of both qi and yin (deficiency of both qi and yin) resulting in thirst, cough and hemoptysis, etc. Burdock seed can be used to treat wind-heat colds resulting in cough and fever, as well as carbuncles, swollen sores and poisons, etc. It is also useful in treating the effects of wind-heat and colds. In addition, the adverse reactions of American ginseng are not clear; avoid using with quinoa; caution for those with spleen and stomach deficiency (spleen and stomach weakness and cold), the adverse reactions and contraindications of burdock seed are not clear; caution for those with qi deficiency and diarrhea. If you need to use the above medicines, it is recommended to use them after identification by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.