The difference between teasel and false teasel is that the efficacy of the medicine is different, but it must be used with caution and under medical advice.

The teasel is the fruit of the plant teasel, existing in the form of elliptical granules, and is also a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine in clinical practice. It has the effect of dispersing wind and cold, and also has the effect of clearing nasal dryness. However, the teasel is pungent in taste, with a bitter taste and a little toxicity. It is especially effective for symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing caused by external wind and cold or acute rhinitis. After taking the medicine, it can effectively improve the symptoms of nasal congestion and relieve the headache caused by nasal congestion. In addition, this medicine can also be used to treat symptoms such as joint stiffness or joint pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. After the medicine enters the body, it can alleviate pain and prevent patients from suffering from the illness. However, it is necessary to take the medicine according to the prescribed dosage by the doctor to avoid harm to the body.

The false teasel belongs to the genus Sambucus of the Asteraceae family and is also one of the harmful organisms. It has a strong adaptability and high reproductive capacity, growing anywhere without any medicinal value and even damaging the local ecological environment, which may affect physical health. For those with easy skin allergies, contact with the false teasel can cause dermatitis, and even lead to a decrease in local crop yields, causing serious economic damage.