What are the functions of dandelions and wild chrysanthemums?

In life, both dandelions and chrysanthemums are quite common. Many people say that drinking dandelions and chrysanthemums soaked in water together is good for human health. It can clear away heat and detoxify, and can also be a diuretic. It has a good therapeutic effect, especially for headaches, dizziness or tonsillitis caused by wind-heat colds. However, it is generally not recommended for people with weak spleen and stomach to drink too much.

Wild chrysanthemum efficacy and function

[Wild chrysanthemum treats acne] -1

If you have acne, boils and some whiteheads on your face, you can drink wild chrysanthemum water and use wild chrysanthemum to wash your face (be sure to wash your face gently to prevent infection).

[Wild chrysanthemum treatment of acne] -2

Grind chrysanthemum into powder, mix with egg white to make a facial mask, apply it on the acne for 30 minutes and then wash it off. Do an allergy test on your hands before use to make sure your skin is not allergic to chrysanthemum before applying the mask.

Chrysanthemum is generally slightly bitter, slightly cold and sweet. The bitterness of wild chrysanthemum is similar to that of bitter melon, and it has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and clearing away cold and bitterness. Wild chrysanthemum is often used to treat the yang symptoms (redness, swelling, heat, and pain) of surgical skin diseases, such as carbuncles, boils, boils, acne, sore throat, mastitis, tonsillitis, etc. People with yang syndrome can use wild chrysanthemum, and stop using it when the disease is cured. It is not suitable for long-term use. It should not be used by people with Yin symptoms (no redness, swelling or pain).

【Alias】

Mountain chrysanthemum, chrysanthemum, yellow chrysanthemum.

【Effects】

Dispel wind and heat, reduce swelling and detoxify. Indications: Wind-heat cold, pneumonia, diphtheria, gastroenteritis, hypertension, furuncle, carbuncle, mouth ulcer, erysipelas, eczema, and impetigo.

【Usage and Dosage】

For internal use: decoct in water, 2-4 qian (1-2 liang for fresh ones). For external use: mash and apply, decoct in water for gargling or washing.

The dandelion plant contains a variety of healthy nutrients such as taraxacin, taraxacin, choline, organic acid, inulin, etc., which have diuretic, laxative, jaundice-relieving and choleretic effects. Dandelion also contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, trace elements and vitamins, and has rich nutritional value. It can be eaten raw, fried, or made into soup. It is a plant that can be used as medicine and food. The specific effects and functions of dandelion are: clearing away heat and detoxifying, diuretic and dispersing nodules. Treat acute mastitis, lymphadenitis, scrofula, carbuncle, acute conjunctivitis, cold and fever, acute tonsillitis, acute bronchitis, gastritis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, and urinary tract infection.

1. Treat mastitis. Dandelion is mild in nature and tastes sweet and slightly bitter. It can clear away heat, detoxify, reduce swelling and disperse lumps. It has a significant lactation-promoting effect and is very effective in treating mastitis. Whether it is taken orally as a decoction or mashed into a paste for external application, it is effective.

2. It has a very good diuretic effect. It is rich in carotene, C and minerals, and can improve indigestion and constipation.

3. The leaves can also improve eczema, relieve dermatitis, and purify the blood for joint discomfort. The roots have anti-inflammatory effects and can treat gallstones and rheumatism. However, it is best not to use them without the guidance of a professional doctor. The flowers can be boiled into a juice to remove freckles, so it can be said to be a very useful aromatic herb.

Dandelion soaked water benefits

Dandelion has obvious effects in clearing away heat and detoxifying, so many people use dandelion to make tea. Soaking dandelions in water can not only clear away heat and detoxify, but also beautify the skin, eliminate carbuncles and nodules, prevent and treat tumors, and have antibacterial effects. However, it is not advisable to drink excessively. People with weak constitution or cold constitution should drink less or not drink it.

The specific effects of drinking dandelion water are:

1. Clear away heat and detoxify

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.

2. Beauty and skin care

In daily life, women can drink more dandelion water, because it not only tastes good, but also has a good beauty effect. 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.

3. Eliminate carbuncle and resolve nodules

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.

4. 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.

5. 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.