Dandelion is an annual herbaceous plant, also known as a global pollution plant. It has strong regenerative power and causes great damage to the ecosystem. Moreover, the pollen it releases after flowering can easily cause allergies. Now let's learn more about dandelion.
【Medicinal Value of Dandelion】
It is said that dandelion has many medicinal values. It can be used as astringent, preservative, emetic, emollient, and antipyretic.
The early healers of Native Americans believed that this plant had medicinal value and made full use of its local and internal advantages.
In traditional Chinese medicine, dandelion is used to relieve nausea, menstrual discomfort, and fever. Some Native American tribes use dandelion roots to make tea that can act as a laxative.
The juice from crushed dandelion can be used to reduce irritation from insect bites or poison ivy rashes. Dandelion pollen is sometimes used in natural pollen therapy.
【Ecological Development of Dandelion】
Dandelion is native to North America and is a unique plant. However, dandelion has very strong growth ability, so as long as there is a seed, it can basically grow and spread quickly.
Under the natural wind, it is common for seeds to be carried by the wind for more than 100 kilometers, so dandelion is a very difficult invasive plant to control.
Although some birds also eat dandelion seeds, the amount is very small. Moreover, dandelion seeds can remain viable for 30 to 40 years on the ground without rotting.
Therefore, dandelion is also one of the invasive plants that have a significant impact on China's environment due to the lack of control in the early stages. This is one of the reasons why it is included in the first batch of invasive species in China.
