What is the medicinal value of dandelion?

Everyone has heard of dandelion, especially the wild one, which is more precious. The scientific name of dandelion is taraxacum officinale. There are many ways to cook it, such as making cold dishes, fillings for dumplings and buns, or eating it raw with dipping sauce. Dandelion can also be soaked in water and drunk, which has a very good effect, such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic and antipyretic. Let’s talk about the medicinal value of dandelion.

Nutritional value of dandelion: Dandelion plant contains dandelion alcohol, dandelion element, choline, organic acid, inulin and other healthy nutrients, which have diuretic, laxative, jaundice-relieving and choleretic effects. Dandelion also contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, trace elements and vitamins, and has rich nutritional value. It can be eaten raw, fried, or made into soup. It is a plant that can be used as medicine and food.

The effects and functions of dandelion: Dandelion is mild in nature and tastes sweet and slightly bitter. It can clear away heat, detoxify, reduce swelling and disperse lumps. It has a significant lactation-promoting effect and is very effective in treating mastitis. Whether it is taken orally as a decoction or mashed into a paste for external application, it is effective. In addition, dandelion has diuretic, laxative, jaundice-relieving, choleretic, digestive, appetite-enhancing, and appetizing effects. It can also treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, and prevent and treat cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer and various tumors.

It has a very good diuretic effect. It is rich in vitamins A and C and minerals, and can improve indigestion and constipation. In addition, the leaves can improve eczema, relieve dermatitis, and purify blood for joint discomfort, while the roots have anti-inflammatory effects.

The above is the medicinal value of dandelion. Dandelion is actually a kind of wild vegetable. It is more common in the wild and has great benefits to the human body. In addition, it is also very effective in treating diseases, especially gastric cancer and esophageal cancer. Drinking more dandelion soaked in water on a regular basis also has a good effect on anti-inflammatory and diuresis.