Dandelion clears heat and reduces internal fire, and can be both eaten and drunk; if you don't dig it up now, it'll get old

Hopelessly confusing - what does a dandelion actually look like?

Many people gear up and head to the hillsides to dig dandelions, but once they arrive and look at the ground covered in wild vegetables, they can't tell which one is actually a real dandelion. Huahua will tell you about the characteristics of dandelions, and has found the following types of wild grass that are not dandelions - fellow flower lovers, be sure to look carefully!

Dandelion is also called "po po ding"; in the south, where temperatures are high, it can generally be dug up as early as March, while in the north, where winters are long, fresh dandelions usually appear from March to May.

Dandelions have some characteristics that distinguish them from other wild vegetables:

First, dandelion leaves feel very thin to the touch and are green, with the part near the root turning purple and red.

Leaves that are curled with thorns, or that feel fuzzy to the touch, are not dandelions.

Second, when you break open a dandelion's root stem or leaves, a white liquid flows out, and if there's a lot it will make your hands sticky.

Third, the dandelions we usually eat have small yellow flowers, one flower per stem; if there are several flowers on one stem, it's not a dandelion.

Fourth, a dandelion's root is black, has no excessive fibrous roots, and is relatively thick and long; the root has greater medicinal value in the later stages of growth.

Dandelions are so useful - is it really enough to know only one thing about them?

Dandelion flowers bloom in spring; spring dandelions are tender and taste better. Whether steeped in water or used in cooking, they benefit your health, but dandelion is cold in nature, so people with a weak constitution should not eat too much.

1. As everyone knows, dandelion is extremely effective at reducing internal fire. Summer is coming soon, and the hotter the weather, the easier it is to get internal heat; steeping dried dandelion in water and drinking it has a noticeable effect on bringing down internal fire.

Steps:

① Choose dandelions growing well in the wild, dig them up roots and all with a hoe, and collect the whole plant.

② Clean the soil off the dandelion roots; to preserve the effect, it's recommended not to wash them but to put them straight in a ventilated place to dry.

③ You can cut the leaves and roots apart and dry them separately.

④ Separate the dried dandelion leaves, cut the roots into thin slices, and stir-fry them at a temperature of 500-1000°C; once confirmed dry, bag them and put them in the refrigerator to chill. Take 3-6 grams at a time and brew with boiling water to drink.

Benefits of drinking dandelion tea:

① Reduces internal fire and inflammation, clears heat and detoxifies

② Diuretic, boosts immunity

③ Removes damp-heat, drives away pimples and bad breath

④ Clears the liver and benefits the gallbladder, a good remedy for drinkers

2. Dandelion used as an ingredient to make porridge or served as a cold dish clears internal fire and nourishes the complexion; likewise, people with a weak constitution should not eat too much.

Steps:

① After washing fresh dandelions, blanch them in boiling water, boiling for one or two minutes; boiling too long makes them sticky and not tasty.

② Take them out and put them in another basin of clean water, rinsing 1-2 times to remove some of the bitterness; if you can accept the taste, you don't need to rinse too many times, then wring them dry by hand.

③ For a cold dish, just take a portion and add salt, chicken essence, Wei Ji Xian, white sugar, vinegar and other seasonings to suit your own taste.

④ For porridge, take a portion, chop it up, cook it together with rice, and add salt and other seasonings to taste.

In addition, we can also eat dandelions dipped directly in sauce, or stir-fried with eggs like bitter chicory - both are great!

Alright, that's what Huahua is sharing with everyone today

Dandelion is a very good medicinal herb

But it can't cure all diseases

Fellow flower lovers must use it correctly

Don't eat too much!