Taboos of drinking dandelion water, the role of dandelion

1. Taboos of drinking soaked water

1. Avoid low blood pressure: Dandelion itself has the effect of lowering blood pressure, so it is not suitable for patients with low blood pressure, otherwise it will aggravate the condition.

2. Avoid drinking by those who have just recovered from a long illness: For those who have just recovered from a long illness, the most important thing is to replenish Yang Qi. However, Dandelion is cold in nature and will damage Yang Qi, which is not conducive to the body's recovery. Therefore, it is not recommended to soak it in water for drinking.

3. Avoid those who have caught a cold due to wind and cold: There are many reasons for a cold. If it is a cold caused by heat and poison, then drinking dandelion tea is a very good choice. But it is not suitable for a cold caused by wind and cold. The cold itself is caused by cold body, and drinking it will make it worse. It is not only not conducive to treatment, but may also aggravate the condition.

4. Avoid those with chronic enteritis: Patients with chronic enteritis are prone to diarrhea, especially if they eat or drink something cold. Dandelion is cold in nature, so drinking water soaked with it will cause diarrhea.

5. Avoid those with cold constitution: For those with cold constitution, they generally need to use warm things to nourish them. If they still eat cold food, it will be detrimental to their recovery. However, dandelion can have side effects on people with a cold constitution. Not only can it not cure diseases, it can also aggravate some symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating and indigestion.

6. Avoid those who are allergic: If you are allergic to dandelions, you cannot take it, otherwise you will experience allergic symptoms such as itching and urticaria. Once such a situation occurs, you need to stop taking it immediately to avoid greater side effects.

2. Function

Dandelion has many functions. It is rich in nutritional value and can be used as medicine. It has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules, and promoting diuresis and relieving stranguria. It can also be eaten. The flower buds can be pickled, the roots can be used to make a soak, and the leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. In addition, take an appropriate amount of boiled water, cook the pure juice and mung beans together. After it blooms, you can drink it or use it to apply on your face, which can have a beauty effect.