Dandelion has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules, and promoting diuresis. It is a good medicine for treating various types of heat toxicity and swelling pain. It also has a certain laxative effect and is often used to treat symptoms such as hot constipation and intestinal abscess abdominal pain. So, is it good to drink dried dandelion water for a long time?
What is dried dandelion?
Dried dandelion is the dried whole grass of the Compositae plant dandelion, alkaline dandelion, or several other plants of the same genus. Dried dandelion is usually used for soaking in water or decoction. It is cold in nature and bitter in taste. The medicinal effects are mainly detoxification and dispersing nodules, diuresis and promoting urination. It is suitable for patients with hot constipation, intestinal abscess abdominal pain, and gastroenteritis.
The effects and functions of soaking dried dandelion in water
Clearing heat and detoxification
Soaking dried dandelion in water has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, which can relieve symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, red and swollen eyes, and sore throat. It has good therapeutic effects on symptoms such as breast abscess, lung abscess, boils and sores, cold and fever, cough, gastric fire, dysentery, hepatitis, urinary tract infection, snake and insect bites. Dandelion can clear heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and disperse nodules. It can be consumed in moderation by those with hot constipation, hot and painful urination, and breast abscess swelling and pain.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
Dandelion is a relatively common herbaceous plant. It contains effective ingredients such as dandelion alcohol, dandelion flavonoids, choline, and inulin. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, diuretic, laxative, jaundice relief, and bile-promoting effects. It has certain therapeutic effects on acute mastitis, breast abscess swelling and pain, and is commonly used in clinical treatment.
Enhancing immunity
In addition to the effects of clearing heat and detoxification and anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, dandelion is also rich in various nutrients such as proteins, amino acids, fats, vitamins, carbohydrates, etc. It can supplement various nutrients for the body and has the effects of lowering blood pressure, anti-tumor, and antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
Beauty and skincare
Dandelion contains a large amount of vitamins, proteins, and trace elements. The vitamin C it contains has the effects of whitening and anti-aging. Regular consumption can have the effects of beauty and whitening. The effective ingredients such as sterols, choline, pectin, and inulin in dandelion leaves can inhibit bacteria, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain, which can improve eczema and alleviate skin inflammation.
Is it good to drink dried dandelion water for a long time?
It is not recommended to drink it for a long time.
Dried dandelion water contains rich nutrients, has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, anti-inflammatory and analgesic, dispersing abscesses and nodules, etc., and is suitable for symptoms such as hot constipation, breast abscess swelling and pain, urinary tract infection, sore throat, etc. It can also lower blood pressure, anti-tumor, and enhance immunity. Occasionally consuming it is fine. However, because dandelion is cold in nature, drinking it for a long time may aggravate the cold in the body, damage the spleen and stomach, and may cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
How much dried dandelion should be used for soaking in water at a time?
10~30 grams is appropriate.
Dried dandelion contains various medicinal ingredients such as dandelion alcohol, dandelion flavonoids, and inulin, and has ideal antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. It is a natural "antibiotic" and can be used to treat symptoms such as red eyes, sore throat, and intestinal abscess swelling and pain. The usual dose is 10~30 grams, and the large dose is 60 grams. It is not recommended to consume excessively without medical advice to avoid discomfort.
