Discovering the Benefits of Dandelions: From Clearing Heat to Beautifying the Skin

Dandelions are commonly seen in our daily lives. They can be eaten and used as medicine. When eaten, they are usually consumed fresh, while as a Chinese herbal medicine, they are collected and dried before use. In addition, many people also enjoy making dandelion tea. Let's learn about the benefits and effects of dandelions.

1. Clearing heat and detoxifying

Dandelions are very suitable for use in various diseases caused by heat toxins. They are particularly effective in clearing liver heat, treating severe redness and swelling caused by liver heat, as well as treating infections and abscesses.

2. Beauty and skin care

Women can consume dandelion water regularly in their daily lives. Not only does it taste good, but it also has excellent beauty effects. Regular consumption of dandelion water can improve skin conditions such as dermatitis or eczema.

In addition to the benefits of dandelion leaves for the body, dandelion flowers also have many advantages when consumed. Women who often have freckles can benefit from drinking dandelion flower tea, as it has the ability to remove freckles.

3. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

Certain substances in dandelion leaves have inhibitory effects on Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus. Therefore, drinking dandelion tea when you have spare time is very beneficial for the body.

【Methods of making dandelion tea】

1. Dandelion and rose tea

Ingredients: Rose, dandelion root

Dandelion has excellent anti-inflammatory properties and has been used since ancient times to treat mastitis, which is now known as breast inflammation. Roses are mild in nature and can harmonize the cooling nature of dandelions, promote qi circulation, and disperse blood stasis.

This tea is suitable for treating liver and stomach pain, chronic rheumatic diseases, hemoptysis, irregular menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge, dysentery, breast abscess, and other conditions. The combination of these two ingredients is most suitable for women to prevent breast diseases.

2. Dandelion and corn silk tea

Ingredients: Corn silk, dandelion tea, Polygonatum odoratum, rose

Corn silk, also known as dragon whiskers, is commonly used in traditional medicine for treating diabetes and hypertension. It has a sweet and mild taste and a neutral nature.

Dandelions can also lower blood sugar and help protect the liver from damage caused by diabetes. Polygonatum odoratum is also commonly used as a dietary therapy for diabetes, particularly for symptoms such as thirst, dry mouth, and restlessness caused by diabetes.

【People who should avoid dandelions】

1. Women during menstruation

Due to the cooling nature of dandelions, they can stagnate blood circulation, which can be harmful to lactating women and cause discomfort in infants. During lactation, if dandelions need to be used, they should be mashed or boiled and applied externally after drying.

2. People with Yin and cold constitution

Dandelions are suitable for infections with heat symptoms. If the infection is a Yin and cold type without fever, with a long course of illness and a weak constitution, it is not suitable to consume dandelions as it may worsen the condition and cause adverse reactions.

3. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold

Patients with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should not drink dandelion tea as it may worsen their condition. However, if some jujubes or ginger slices are added to the dandelion tea, it can neutralize the cooling nature of dandelions.