Dandelion's benefits and effects are not limited to just being a plant, it is also a delicious ingredient and has medicinal properties. It is commonly used in medications for treating colds. So what are the contraindications of dandelion tea?
Contraindications for drinking dandelion tea:
1. People with a cold constitution should not drink it.
This is because dandelion has a cold nature, which is not suitable for people with a cold constitution. Generally, those who are sensitive to cold or cannot tolerate cold food are more likely to have a cold constitution. It is recommended to first identify their constitution through traditional Chinese medicine before deciding whether to drink dandelion water.
2. People with spleen deficiency should not drink it.
Spleen deficiency affects digestion, and drinking bitter and cold dandelion can worsen the symptoms of spleen deficiency.
3. People with chronic illnesses should not drink it.
As the saying goes, chronic illnesses weaken the yang energy, meaning that people with chronic illnesses generally have weak yang energy. Drinking dandelion water at this time can further damage the yang energy and hinder recovery.
Four, precautions for consuming dandelion:
Do not drink excessive amounts of dandelion water, as it can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Steps for making dandelion dumplings:
To reduce the bitter taste of dandelion, steam the cleaned dandelion in a pot for 2-3 minutes. Additionally, adding some sugar while making the dandelion dumpling filling can enhance the flavor and mask the bitterness.
