What are the effects and ways to eat dandelion?

The dandelions that we see in our daily lives actually have many benefits, because they are often used in medicinal prescriptions to treat diseases. Pu Gong has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, eliminating carbuncles and dispersing nodules, and fighting cancer. The general way to take it is to decoct it in a traditional Chinese medicine prescription. Some friends also put some dandelions when decocting herbal tea, which can also bring out some of its effects.

Dandelion's efficacy and effects and how to eat it - efficacy:

1. Clearing away heat and detoxifying can be used for heat toxicity syndrome, especially good at clearing liver heat, treating red, swollen and painful eyes caused by liver heat, as well as various infections and suppurative diseases.

2. Eliminate carbuncle and disperse nodules. Treat carbuncle, swelling, and ulcer caused by heat and toxins accumulating in muscles, with persistent high fever. It is effective for mastitis, can detoxify, disperse nodules and promote lactation. It can be taken orally or applied externally, and is often used together with honeysuckle. In addition, it can also be used with rhubarb and moutan bark to treat intestinal abscesses.

Dandelion's efficacy, effects and edible methods - Effects:

1. Antibacterial: 50% fresh grass juice, using the plate trench method, has an inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhi; 50% whole grass decoction, using the plate trench method, has an inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

2. Antifungal: The water extract was diluted by test tube method at a ratio of 1:4, which had an inhibitory effect on Microsporum audouinensis, Trichophyton rubrum, etc.

3. Anti-tumor: Intraperitoneal injection of 30-40 mg/kg of dandelion hot water extract has an anti-tumor effect on mice with Ehrlich ascites carcinoma when given 11-20 days after subcutaneous inoculation, but is ineffective when given 1-10 days after inoculation. Its anti-tumor effect is similar to that of Lentinan, and is achieved through immune mechanisms. In addition, this product also has anti-gastric ulcer, choleretic and liver-protecting effects.

Edible Dandelion: Dandelion can be eaten raw, fried, made into soup, or sautéed, and has a unique flavor.

Eat raw: Wash the tender stems and leaves of dandelions, drain and dip them in the sauce. It has a slightly bitter taste, but is delicious, fragrant and refreshing.

Cold salad: blanch the washed dandelions in boiling water for 1 minute, drain and rinse with cold water. It can be served with chili oil, MSG, salt, sesame oil, vinegar, mashed garlic, etc., or it can be mixed into small dishes with different flavors according to your own taste.