The efficacy and function of dandelion root

Every spring, many people go to the fields to dig wild vegetables. There are many wild vegetables in spring, but the most popular one is dandelion. Speaking of dandelions, it is actually the common dandelion. Many children will blow them when they see dandelions. Dandelion is also a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It has many functions and effects. It can clear away heat and detoxify, and treat mumps, gastritis, conjunctivitis and other diseases.

Dandelion root is mainly used to treat: upper respiratory tract infection, conjunctivitis, mumps, mastitis, gastritis, dysentery, hepatitis, etc.

Dandelion root benefits and effects

1. Clear away heat and detoxify

Dandelion root can be used for heat toxicity syndrome, especially good at clearing liver heat. Dandelion root can treat red, swollen and painful eyes caused by liver heat, as well as a variety of infections and suppurative diseases.

2. Sterilization

Dandelion root has a killing effect on Staphylococcus aureus, hemolytic Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, meningococcus, diphtheria Corynebacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella dysenteriae, Salmonella typhi, catarrhalis, etc. Dandelion root also has a certain inhibitory effect on Mycobacterium tuberculosis, certain fungi and viruses. Therefore, dandelion root can replace antibiotics to a certain extent.

3. Nourish the digestive system

Dandelion root is traditionally used to help improve bowel movements, nourish the digestive system, and relieve local aches and pains.

4. Lactation

Dandelion root has a significant lactation-promoting effect and is very effective in treating mastitis.

5. Eliminate carbuncle and resolve nodules

Dandelion root can treat carbuncles, ulcers and persistent high fever caused by heat and toxins accumulating in the muscles. Dandelion root is effective for mastitis, and can detoxify, relieve nodules and promote lactation. Dandelion root can be taken orally or applied externally, and is often used together with honeysuckle. In addition, dandelion root can be combined with rhubarb and moutan bark to treat intestinal abscesses.

6. Nutritional supplements

Dandelion root is a natural source of iron, flavonoids and glycosides.

7. Treat colds caused by wind and cold

If you catch a cold due to cold, you can take an appropriate amount of dandelion roots, boil them in water, and drink the juice, which can cure the cold.

8. Remove freckles

Freckles and pigmentation spots are common spots. Once these types of spots are formed, they are difficult to remove, so you can use dandelion root because it has the effect of removing spots. Take 30 grams of dandelion root, wash and chop it, put it into a pot with 100 ml of boiled water and boil it. After half an hour, store the juice in a clean container and apply it to the spotted area, once in the morning and once in the evening.

9. Treat stomach problems

People with stomach problems can eat dandelion roots in moderation, because it contains a variety of healthy and nutritious active ingredients, such as dandelion alcohol, dandelion, choline, organic acid, glucose, vitamins, and carotene. These substances have the function of protecting the gastric mucosa, thereby playing a role in treating stomach problems.