Dandelion is a common plant, especially in spring and summer. But don't underestimate it, it has rich nutritional value and is a versatile plant that can be used as both food and medicine. Below, I will introduce the benefits of dandelion and its dietary taboos.
1. Benefits of Dandelion
1. Clears heat and detoxifies
Dandelion is neutral in nature with a slightly sweet and bitter taste. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing swelling, dispersing nodules, and promoting lactation. It is very effective in treating mastitis. For people with heat-toxin syndrome, they can take dandelion root for treatment, whether by oral administration or external application, the effect is very good.
2. Treats cold caused by wind and cold
If a person catches a cold due to invasion of cold air, they can take a proper amount of dandelion root, boil it in water, and take the juice to effectively treat the cold caused by wind and cold.
3. Treats stomach diseases
Dandelion contains various active ingredients with health benefits, such as dandelion alcohol, dandelion flavonoids, choline, organic acids, glucose, vitamins, and carotenoids. These substances have a protective effect on the gastric mucosa. People with stomach diseases can eat dandelion root in moderation to treat their condition.
4. Removes freckles
Freckles and pigment spots are common skin problems, so dandelion root can be used to remove freckles because it has the effect of removing spots. Take 30 grams of dandelion flowers, wash them, cut them into pieces, and put them in a pot with 100 milliliters of water. After half an hour, store the juice in a clean container and apply it to the areas with spots once in the morning and evening. Persisting in this treatment will have good results.
2. Dietary Taboos of Dandelion
1. People with deficient Qi or Yang should not eat dandelion.
2. People with low blood pressure should avoid eating dandelion because it has the effect of lowering blood pressure.
3. When brewing dandelion root tea, it is best to drink it when the water is warm, not cold, as it may cause diarrhea due to its cold nature.
