Are dandelion leaves or roots better?

Dandelion is a very common thing in people's daily life, and it is often used as an ornamental plant. But dandelion itself is also a kind of medicinal material. Many Chinese medicinal materials have a good effect on treating some diseases of the body, such as removing eczema or skin, and beautifying and removing spots. The whole body of dandelion is a treasure. Recently, many people have wondered, dandelion is so good, so are the leaves better or the roots more effective?

Dandelion leaves can remove eczema and relieve dermatitis; dandelion flowers can beautify the skin and remove freckles; dandelion roots have the greatest medicinal value, they have the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules, and they also have good effects on damp-heat jaundice, colds, etc.

Dandelion leaves soaked in water are more suitable for people who need to reduce internal heat and detoxify.

Dandelion leaves are rich in vitamin C and iron, and have the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and promoting diuresis and dispersing nodules. Eating it in spring can purify the blood, and drinking it in water in summer can remove heat and detoxify. If you don't like the bitter taste of the leaves, you can use them to rinse your mouth. It lowers blood pressure, so it is not suitable for people with low blood pressure.

Dandelion leaves focus on anti-inflammation and detoxification. For chlorogenic acid in dandelions, which has broad-spectrum antibacterial effects, the content is generally leaves>roots>flowers under normal circumstances, so in terms of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, the leaves have a slight advantage.

Dandelion root soaked in water is especially suitable for liver protection and anti-tumor

Compared with dandelion leaves and flowers, dandelion roots are particularly effective in protecting the liver and fighting tumors. Moreover, drinking dandelion roots soaked in water tastes better than drinking leaves and water chestnuts soaked in water, and has a light roasted aroma. Specifically, soaking dandelion roots in water has the following benefits:

1. Clear away heat and detoxify

Dandelion root has outstanding anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects and is very suitable for various heat-toxic diseases. Among them, the effect of clearing liver heat is very good. It is also very good for treating severe redness, swelling and pain caused by liver heat, as well as various wound infections or suppurative diseases.

2. Eliminate carbuncle and resolve nodules

If you have a persistent high fever or bloating or sores, you can take more dandelion water. In addition, soaking Huanghuayeding in water is very effective in treating mastitis. Postpartum women can take more of it to help with lactation.

Dandelion can not only be taken internally, but is also very good for external use and is often used together with honeysuckle. If you want to better treat intestinal abscesses, you can mix dandelion, rhubarb and moutan bark together, so that your body will recover quickly.

3. Prevent and treat tumors

Modern research has found that Herba Lycoris Radiatae has a good effect in preventing and treating tumors. Brew fresh or dried gentiana yedoensis with boiling water and then take it instead of daily tea. It has a good effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, as well as resisting tumors. It can also better improve the body's immunity.

4. Protect liver and promote diuresis

Foreign studies have shown that dandelion has a liver-protecting and diuretic effect. The functions of dandelion and milk thistle are comparable, and both are most commonly used in patients who need to detoxify the liver. Dandelion root, in particular, is the most important natural nutritional supplement in many preventions of hepatitis C.

5. Protect and nourish the stomach, kill Helicobacter pylori

Dandelion is an excellent product for treating stomachache. It can be used for epigastric pain, bloating, vomiting and acid reflux caused by food stagnation and heat, spleen and stomach damp-heat, liver depression and fire, and excessive stomach fire. "Yi Lin Zong Yao" records that dandelion "tonifies the spleen and stomach, and relieves heat."

Studies have shown that dandelion can kill Helicobacter pylori and has a good therapeutic effect on gastritis and bad breath caused by Helicobacter pylori. Dandelion is used to treat stomach diseases, one because of its ability to clear stomach fire, and the other because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.

After saying so much, everyone should be clear about it, right? If you want to clear away heat and reduce fire, use the leaves. If you want to be good for your liver, use the roots! As I said, you must choose the one that suits you best based on your specific situation, and don't follow blindly. In addition, one thing to note is that dandelion root must be drunk while the water is hot. If you let it cool down before drinking it, it may cause diarrhea and other discomforts.