Dandelions are very common in our lives. The dandelion flowers scatter with a blow, dancing in the wind, as if chasing freedom. Therefore, some people say that dandelions are "soulful herbs". In recent years, there has been a saying that dandelions cured my hepatitis B. Is it true? Can dandelions treat hepatitis B?
Dandelions cured my hepatitis B
Personal case.
Dandelions cured my hepatitis B. Its source is unknown, only circulating among the people, without definite authenticity and reliability. The possibility of curing hepatitis B with a single herb is relatively small. It is recommended that hepatitis B patients receive proper medication under the guidance of a doctor.
Can dandelions fight against hepatitis B virus?
They have some effect.
Dandelions have a cold nature and a bitter taste. They have the effects of clearing heat, detoxification, resolving abscesses, and dispersing masses. They are suitable for symptoms such as intestinal abscess, breast abscess, hepatitis, and gastric heat. Dandelions have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. To a certain extent, dandelions can fight against the hepatitis B virus. However, the specific effect is not clear, and the role of dandelions in treating hepatitis B is limited and cannot replace medication.
Is it beneficial for hepatitis B patients to drink dandelion?
There are some benefits.
Dandelions contain vitamins, minerals, dandelion flavonoids, choline, and other components. The abundant vitamins and minerals in dandelions have diuretic, liver-strengthening, and cholesterol-lowering effects. They also contain abundant lecithin, which can prevent liver cirrhosis, enhance liver and gallbladder function, and have hepatoprotective and cholagogue effects. Therefore, drinking dandelion water is beneficial for hepatitis B patients.
Are there any harmful effects of hepatitis B patients drinking dandelion?
Excessive consumption is harmful.
Dandelions clear heat and detoxify. They contain components such as taraxasterol, dandelion flavonoids, choline, and inulin, which have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, hepatoprotective, and cholagogue effects. Moderate consumption of dandelions is beneficial to the body for hepatitis B patients. However, dandelions have a cold nature and a bitter taste. Long-term and excessive consumption can damage the spleen and stomach, leading to side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
Chinese medicine dietary therapy for treating hepatitis B
Schisandra Porridge
Ingredients:
10g schisandra, 10g jujube, 100g glutinous rice, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Crush the schisandra and remove the jujube pits.
2. Wash the glutinous rice and add the schisandra and jujube to the pot.
3. Pour in an appropriate amount of water and cook the porridge.
4. After the porridge is cooked, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and cook for about 5 minutes.
Poria Porridge
Ingredients:
Poria, red dates, glutinous rice.
Instructions:
1. First, simmer the red dates until they are mushy, and add the soup to the glutinous rice porridge.
2. Add Poria powder and boil until it is cooked.
Dandelion Porridge
Ingredients:
Dandelion, glutinous rice.
Instructions:
1. Take dried or fresh dandelions, wash them.
2. Chop them, decoct to obtain the medicinal juice, and remove the residue.
3. Cook the medicinal juice with glutinous rice to make a thin porridge.
