Dandelion has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, relieving swelling and resolving hard mass, and inducing diuresis and relieving swelling. Spring is the season for picking dandelions, and fresh dandelions can be taken directly, eaten raw, cold and fried, which can clear away heat and toxic materials, dispel fire and promote diuresis.
In addition, dandelion can also be dried and soaked in water for drinking, which has a certain therapeutic effect on improving excessive internal heat, nodular diseases and swelling and pain of breast abscess.
Modern pharmacological research shows that dandelion also has anti-inflammatory effect and certain antibacterial effect on bacterial inflammation. Taking dandelion for a long time is helpful to treat inflammation. Dandelion is cold, and it is not recommended to take it for a long time.