Dandelion leaves and roots have the same effect, dandelion root can be greater than the role of the leaf stem.

Dandelion whole herb is used as medicine, the root and stem, the effect of the leaves is the same, but the whole dandelion, the root part is the best. Containing dandelion sterol, dandelion cycloheximide, dandelion bitters, caffeic acid, choline, inulin and other ingredients. Sex flat flavor sweet and slightly bitter. It can clear away heat and detoxify the toxin, and reduce swelling and dissipate knots. In addition, dandelion also has diuretic, diarrhea, jaundice, choleretic, digestive, appetite, treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers, but also against cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, and a variety of cancer and other effects.

Expanded Information:

Raw dandelion is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium, but also contains iron, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B6, folic acid and copper. The specific elemental content is mainly water, each 60 grams of raw dandelion leaves contain 86% water, 1.6 grams of protein, 5.3 grams of carbohydrates, and about 108.8 kilojoules of calories.

Dandelion edible method

(1) pickled dandelion buds, often eat with the effect of refreshing the brain.

(2) The root of dandelion can be eaten or used as a substitute for coffee.

(3) The flowers of dandelion can be made into wine.

(4) The leaves of the dandelion can be eaten raw, and their bitterness produces a nice flavor when mixed with strongly flavored oils and vinegars.

(5) Dandelion can be eaten not only raw but also cooked. Stir-fried shredded pork with dandelion has the effect of tonifying the center and detoxifying the body.

(6) Blanch dandelion in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then cooking can reduce some bitter flavor.

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