Dandelion is a common plant in daily life. Observant individuals may notice that besides being decorative, dandelion also has great medicinal value. Dandelion can be infused in water for drinking. So what are the benefits of drinking dandelion water?
Clearing heat and detoxification
Dandelion, also known as "po po ding" in Chinese, is commonly found in rural areas. It is not only rich in nutrients but also has high medicinal value. It contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, dandelion sterols, dandelion saponins, etc. It has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification and can be used for symptoms such as red and swollen eyes, sore throat, breast abscess, lung abscess, and intestinal abscess.
Anti-inflammatory and pain relief
Dandelion is cold in nature and bitter in taste. In addition to the familiar effect of clearing heat and detoxification, it also has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. It is mainly used to treat respiratory tract infections, conjunctivitis, upper respiratory tract infections, mumps, gastritis, urinary tract infections, etc. Dandelion can be combined with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, cloves, and other medicinal herbs for better anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.
Dispersing abscesses and resolving masses
Dandelion has the effect of dispersing abscesses and resolving masses. It can be used to treat abscesses and ulcers caused by heat toxins and high fever. Dandelion contains effective ingredients such as dandelion saponins and dandelion sterols, which can disperse abscesses and resolve masses. It has a good effect on treating breast abscesses. Dandelion can be taken internally or applied externally and is often used in combination with honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, mint, and other medicinal herbs. Dandelion has the functions of clearing heat and detoxification, resolving masses, and anti-inflammatory effects. Regular consumption of dandelion by women can treat breast abscesses, acute mastitis, and prevent the occurrence of breast diseases.
Beauty and skincare
Dandelion has excellent effects of clearing heat and detoxification and reducing swelling and resolving masses. Regular consumption can detoxify, nourish the skin, and promote beauty and skincare. Dandelion is mainly used for the treatment of various heat-toxin diseases. It has a good therapeutic effect on redness and swelling caused by liver heat. It has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects and has significant effects on wound infections and suppuration. Dandelion contains proteins, amino acids, vitamins, trace elements, etc. Regular consumption of dandelion water can improve eczema, relieve skin inflammation, and have the effect of beauty and skincare.
Liver protection and diuresis
Pharmacological experiments have shown that dandelion has diuretic, blood pressure-lowering, and jaundice-reducing effects. It can protect and nourish the liver and is commonly used in the clinical treatment of hepatitis. Dandelion is colloquially known as the "bedwetting grass," which shows its strong diuretic effect. Dandelion can protect the liver, promote diuresis, nourish the liver, and tonify the kidneys. It is suitable for moderate consumption by patients with hepatitis.
Enhancing gastrointestinal digestion
Dandelion can clear heat and detoxify, treat symptoms such as gastric pain, bloating, vomiting, and acid reflux caused by food stagnation, damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, liver depression transforming into fire, and excessive stomach fire. Dandelion can enhance gastrointestinal digestion and has a significant protective effect on gastric ulcers and gastric mucosal damage. It can treat gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and prevent and treat gastric cancer and esophageal cancer. However, it should be noted that people with weak constitution and weak spleen and stomach should not consume it.
