Dandelion is a common medicinal herb with a cold nature and bitter taste. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispersing abscesses and resolving masses, and relieving inflammation and pain. Dandelion can diuretic, reduce jaundice, relieve inflammation, and eliminate acne. Therefore, dandelion tea is also loved by many people. But dandelion has a cold nature, so what can it be paired with to reduce the coldness when brewing tea?
Dandelion and Wolfberry Tea
Ingredients:
Dandelion, wolfberry, hot water.
Method:
1. Remove the mud and yellow leaves from the dandelion and wash it with water.
2. Put it into a cup with wolfberries and pour hot water to make tea.
3. Then pour in hot water again and let it steep until the water temperature is suitable for drinking.
Effect: Enhance immunity and improve memory.
Dandelion and Licorice Tea
Ingredients:
Licorice, marigold, dandelion.
Method:
1. Put 8g of licorice, 2g of marigold, and 2g of dandelion into a teacup.
2. Pour boiling water into the cup.
3. Cover the cup and let it steep for 3-5 minutes before drinking.
Effect: Clear heat and detoxify, and anti-aging.
Dandelion and Jujube Tea
Ingredients:
Dandelion 10g, red jujube 3g, honey 5g.
Method:
1. Wash the dandelion and red jujube.
2. Put them into a cup and pour boiling water.
3. Cover the cup and let it steep for 10 minutes, then add honey.
Effect: Nourish the liver, detoxify, promote blood production, and beautify the skin.
Dandelion and Clove Tea
Ingredients:
Dandelion 10g, cloves 5g, rock sugar as needed.
Method:
1. Wash the dandelion and cloves.
2. Pour boiling water into a cup, cover and let it steep for 5 minutes.
3. Add rock sugar and stir well.
Effect: Detoxify, sober up, and anti-thrombosis.
Dandelion and Longan Tea
Ingredients:
Dandelion 8g, longan 5g.
Method:
1. Wash the dandelion and longan.
2. Put them into a cup and pour boiling water, let it steep for 5 minutes.
Effect: Nourish the heart, calm the mind, relieve inflammation and bacteria, and clear heat and improve eyesight.
Who Should Avoid Dandelion Tea
1. People with chronic illness:
People with chronic illnesses are weak and lack yang energy. Dandelion is cold in nature and is not conducive to the recovery of the body for people with chronic illnesses.
2. People with yang deficiency:
Dandelion is cold in nature, so it is not suitable for people with yang deficiency as it may cause discomfort.
3. People with cold constitution:
People with a cold constitution should avoid consuming cold-natured food. Dandelion is cold in nature, so consuming it may worsen the condition.
4. People with cold stomach:
Dandelion is cold in nature and bitter in taste. People with a cold stomach may experience discomfort such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting when consuming it.
