Dandelion external application effects and efficacy

Dandelion flowers are rich in vitamins and nutrients. They are usually used as medicine and soaked in water to drink. In fact, in addition to oral administration, dandelion flowers can also be used as external application. Dandelion flowers can be used externally to treat skin problems and can alleviate and cure a variety of symptoms and problems. So, what are the effects and functions of dandelion flowers externally?

What are the benefits of applying dandelion flowers externally? These 4 effects cannot be ignored

1. What are the benefits of applying dandelion flowers externally?

1. Auxiliary treatment of subacute mastitis: When subacute mastitis and lymphadenitis occur, fresh dandelion flowers can be crushed and applied to the wound, which may have the effect of clearing away heat and fire, reducing swelling and lumps, or effectively relieve discomfort symptoms.

2. Auxiliary treatment of carbuncle and ulcer: For carbuncle and ulcer caused by heat and toxins accumulating in the muscles, apply dandelion flowers to the injured area, cover it with gauze and fix it, remove it after 20 minutes, and apply it once a day, which may have the effect of removing toxins and eliminating ulcers.

3. Auxiliary treatment of impetigo: Take fresh dandelion flowers, wash them properly, mash them, squeeze out the juice, and use a cotton ball to dip the medicine and apply it to the wound. Apply seven times a day, which may have an auxiliary treatment effect.

What are the benefits of applying dandelion flowers externally? These 4 effects cannot be ignored, so how much should we master?

4. Lighten age spots: Due to frequent exposure to direct ultraviolet light, spots will appear on the face if you don’t pay attention to sun protection. Applying dandelion flowers on the spots can effectively play the role of lightening age spots.

2. What are the functions of dandelion flowers?

1. Clearing away heat and removing fire: Dandelion flowers can be used to assist in the treatment of various heat-toxic diseases, especially the effect of clearing liver heat. Therefore, it can provide auxiliary treatment for symptoms such as swelling, pain, and redness caused by liver heat, and it also has a certain auxiliary treatment effect on wound infection and suppuration.

2. Antibacterial: Dandelion flowers have a certain inhibitory effect on red globe and Salmonella typhi. In addition, they also have a certain inhibitory effect on bacteria such as Trichophyton rubrum.