There are several types of dandelions

Dandelion is a common thing in people's daily life. A single dandelion can be used as a Chinese medicinal material to treat some diseases in the body. For many people, they know very little about dandelions. It is difficult to know how many types of dandelions there are. No matter what kind of dandelion it is, in their eyes there is only one, that is dandelion. But in fact, there are many varieties of dandelions in life, and different varieties have their own characteristics. Let’s take a look at the varieties of dandelions.

Dandelion (Latin name: Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz.) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family, Taraxacum genus. There are more than 120 varieties, most of which are produced in the northern temperate zone, a few are produced in tropical South America, and there are nearly 100 species in my country. The main shape characteristics are: inverted pinnate splitting or lyre-shaped pinnate splitting or sometimes nearly entire; the capitula grows at the top of the peduncle, all the flowers are ligulate, bisexual, yellow or white; there are 2 rows of bracts, the outer ones are smaller and spread or recurved, and the inner ones are upright and narrow; the inflorescence receptacle is bare; the achene is fusiform, with edges, the top is extended into a beak, and the beak end has abundant pappus.

Generally speaking, dandelions in the north are large, have abundant and complete leaves, and are rich in nutrients, while dandelions in the south are smaller, more prone to insect spots, and have lower nutritional content.

The main varieties of dandelions are: Northeast dandelion, multi-fid dandelion, white-edged dandelion, Chinese dandelion, variegated dandelion, and pale-leaf dandelion.

Northeastern dandelion

White-edged dandelion

Dandelion

In addition to many varieties, dandelions also have many names. Dandelion, bed-wetting grass, duckweed, dandelion, mat grass, servant grass, servant poppy, golden hairpin, bobotin, yellow flower seedling, yellow flower boy, quail grass, white drum, yellow flower ground cactus, dandelion, dog milkweed, milk grass, yellow dog head, centipede, goat milk grass, yellow flower grass, guguding, thatch radish, yellow flower Panax notoginseng, etc., different names are all referring to dandelions.

Dandelion is cold in nature, so people with cold body should not drink too much. But it can be drunk after compounding. Many compound teas can be derived from dandelion as the main formula, with different effects. Please choose the one that suits you best:

Dandelion and red bean tea - detoxification and dehumidification

Recipe: 1g dandelion root, 1.5g coix seed, 0.5g red bean, 0.3g purslane, 0.2g water chestnut, 0.2g lotus leaf, 0.1g green tea, 0.1g light bamboo leaf, 0.1g Sophora japonica flower. Mix and boil tea and drink 1 cup several times a day.

It can remove dampness and reduce inflammation, strengthen the spleen and protect the liver, and is especially suitable for people with damp-heat constitution.

Chrysanthemum tea - relieves heat and inflammation, protects the liver and promotes bile secretion

Formula: 2.2g dandelion, 0.5g chrysanthemum, 0.3g honeysuckle

All three can clear away heat, detoxify and reduce fire. When combined together, they can clear stomach heat, reduce stomach fire, eliminate bad breath, protect the liver and detoxify, promote diuresis and reduce inflammation, enhance immunity and prevent colds!

Dandelion tea - lowers blood sugar and blood lipids

Recipe: 1g corn silk, 0.5g dandelion tea, 0.5g polygonatum, 0.3g rose

Dragon's beard is corn silk, which is a commonly used medicine for treating diabetes and hypertension. Corn silk extract can improve the glucose and lipid metabolism in animal models of type 2 diabetes, reduce the damage of type 2 diabetes glucolipid toxicity to the pancreas, heart, liver and kidneys, and thus delay the development of complications.

Polygonatum odoratum is also a common food therapy for diabetics, suitable for symptoms such as thirst, dry mouth, fever and irritability caused by diabetes. It can also nourish yin and moisten the lungs, and is very suitable for smokers.

Dandelion rose tea - a good helper for breast hyperplasia

Formula: 1g dandelion root, 1g rose flower

Women who are prone to anger and jealousy can easily lead to liver qi stagnation. The liver meridian running through the ribs can easily cause breast diseases. Dandelion protects the liver and removes liver fire. Rose enters the liver meridian, soothes the liver and regulates qi, regulates endocrine system, promotes blood circulation, relieves blood stasis, and regulates menstruation and relieves pain. The combination of the two has a better effect, and the rose can balance the cool nature of the dandelion, so people with cold body can also drink it.