The efficacy of dandelion and houttuynia

Various medicinal herbs complement each other, and combining two of them may produce unexpected surprises. It may be beneficial to the human body, or it may conflict with each other and cause other discomforts. There are many medicines that can clear away heat and detoxify, but it is basically impossible to have no side effects. Do not take too much, otherwise it will affect your body. It can prevent the occurrence of some diseases in the early stages.

Fritillaria cirrhosa belongs to the heart and lung meridians, is slightly cold, bitter in taste, and then becomes sweet. It has a clear effect in treating lung heat and dry cough, and is an important medicine for clearing away heat and resolving phlegm.

Fritillaria cirrhosa can cure cough caused by deficiency, especially long-term cough caused by lung yin deficiency, and can clear away lung heat and moisten dryness. Similar to dandelion and Houttuynia cordata, Fritillaria cirrhosa also has the effect of treating mastitis and lung abscess. Compared with dandelion, dandelion belongs to the liver and stomach meridians. Although it also has the effect of treating lung abscess and pus vomiting, its effectiveness is generally weaker and it often needs to be used together with Houttuynia cordata to enhance its effectiveness. If the three are used together, the ability to clear away stagnant heat will be even greater, and they also have the added function of dispersing nodules and resolving phlegm.

Drug ingredient analysis:

Fritillaria contains a variety of bio-alkaline components, all of which have antitussive and expectorant effects to varying degrees. Different Fritillaria alkaloids have different effects, and can also lower blood pressure, relieve spasms, and resist ulcers.

However, users should also note that Fritillaria cirrhosa has a cold nature and is not suitable for patients with cold phlegm, wet phlegm, and spleen and stomach deficiency.

Zhongfu point and Feishu point can be used together to treat chronic cough caused by internal injuries and excessive lung heat.

First: clearing heat and detoxifying

Dandelion is very suitable for various heat and toxic diseases, and its effect in clearing liver heat is very good. It is also very effective in treating severe redness, swelling and pain caused by liver heat, as well as various wound infections or suppurative diseases.

You can soak dandelion leaves in boiling water and then drink it. This can effectively relieve some symptoms of dry mouth and tongue. In addition, it is also very effective in treating various fever or purulent diseases in the body.

Second: Beauty and skin care

Women can drink more dandelion water in their daily life, because it not only tastes good, but also has a good beauty effect. We said above that dandelion leaves contain a large amount of protein, fat, trace elements, carbohydrates, vitamins, etc. Regular consumption of dandelion water can effectively improve skin conditions such as dermatitis or eczema. In addition to the leaves of dandelions being good for the body, the flowers also have many benefits for the body after taking them. Women who often have spots can drink more of them, because dandelion flowers have the effect of removing freckles. Related recommendations >> Three taboos of drinking dandelion tea

Third: Eliminate carbuncle and resolve knots

If you have a persistent high fever or bloating or sores, you can take more dandelion water. In addition, dandelion water is very effective in treating mastitis, and taking it more often can help promote lactation in postpartum women. In addition, 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.

Fourth: Prevent and treat tumors

Modern research has found that dandelion leaves have a very effective effect in preventing and treating tumors. Brew fresh dandelion leaves or dried dandelions with boiling water and then take it instead of tea. It has a good effect of clearing heat and detoxifying and resisting tumors, and can also better improve the body's immunity.

Fifth: Antibacterial

Certain substances contained in dandelion leaves have a certain inhibitory effect on Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus. Therefore, drinking some dandelion tea when you have nothing to do is very good for your body.