What are the benefits, effects and edible methods of dandelion
Dandelion is a well-known plant with medicinal value. Let's take a look together at the benefits, effects and edible methods of dandelion.
Dandelion (Latin scientific name: Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz.) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family, genus Taraxacum. The root is conical, brown on the surface, wrinkled; the leaf margins sometimes have wavy teeth or pinnate deep lobes, tapering at the base into a petiole; the petiole and main vein are often reddish-purple; the upper part of the scape is purplish-red, densely covered with arachnoid white villi; capitulum, involucre campanulate, achene dark brown, pappus white, flowering and fruiting period April to October
Dandelion is also known as yellow-flowered dandelion, granny's dandelion, and huahualang. A perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. Capitulum, the seeds have a fluffy ball formed by white pappus, and after the flowers bloom they drift with the wind to new places to nurture new life.
Benefits and effects of dandelion
1 It has a very good effect on diuresis. It is rich in carotene, vitamin C and minerals, and helps improve indigestion and constipation.
2 The leaves also have a blood-purifying effect that improves eczema, soothes dermatitis and joint discomfort, while the root has an anti-inflammatory effect and can treat gallstones and rheumatism, but it is still best not to use it without the guidance of a professional physician
3 The flowers decocted into medicinal juice can remove freckles, making it a very useful aromatic herb. For fresh dandelion, choose those with clean leaves and a slight fragrance; for dried dandelion, choose those that are grayish-green, free of impurities and dry.
4 It is neutral in nature, sweet with a slight bitterness, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dissipating nodules, and promoting lactation. It is very effective in treating mastitis. Whether taken orally as a decoction or applied topically as a pounded paste, both are effective.
Edible methods of dandelion
(1) How to eat dandelion
Dandelion can be eaten raw, stir-fried, made into soup, or dressed blanched, with a unique flavor.
Eaten raw
Wash the tender stems and leaves of dandelion, drain, and dip in sauce. It has a slight bitterness, yet tastes fresh, fragrant and refreshing.
Cold dressed
Blanch the washed dandelion in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and rinse with cold water. Season with chili oil, monosodium glutamate, salt, sesame oil, vinegar, minced garlic, etc. You can also dress it according to your own taste into side dishes with different flavors.
As filling
Wash the tender stems and leaves of dandelion, blanch in water, squeeze slightly, chop finely, add seasonings to make a filling (meat can also be added) and wrap dumplings or buns.
(2) Dietary therapy recipes with dandelion
Dandelion porridge
30 grams of dandelion, 100 grams of japonica rice, cooked into porridge, can clear heat and detoxify, reduce swelling and dissipate nodules;
Dandelion, Yin Chen and red date soup
50 grams of dandelion, 50 grams of Yin Chen, 10 red dates, 50 grams of white sugar, made into soup, is an excellent auxiliary therapeutic medicine for treating acute icteric hepatitis;
Dandelion and Platycodon soup
60 grams of dandelion, 10 grams of Platycodon grandiflorus, a little white sugar, decocted together into soup, has a certain therapeutic effect on carbuncles;
Dandelion and corn soup
60 grams of dandelion, 60 grams of corn silk, add water and decoct in concentrated form for oral use or drink as tea, used to treat heat strangury and scanty dark urine.
(3) Drinking dandelion soaked in water
Benefits of drinking dandelion soaked in water
Drinking water soaked with dandelion as a tea substitute can prevent colds, treat gastritis, prevent excessive internal heat and have various other effects.
Dandelion tea
Materials:
75 grams of dried dandelion, 1000cc of water
Method:
(1) Wash the dandelion, put it in a pot, and add water to cover the dandelion.
(2) After bringing to a boil over high heat, cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for one hour.
(3) Filter out the tea residue, and drink after it cools.
The above is today's introduction to the benefits, effects and edible methods of dandelion. We hope it is helpful to you.