Making dandelion tea is a very common way to eat it. Many people may have never drank dandelion tea, but dandelion does have very good health effects. Dandelion is a traditional Chinese medicine, and it can not only It can also be used to make tea, make soup and stir-fry vegetables. Some people may drink it every day. Can dandelions be soaked in water for a long time? Is it okay to soak dandelions in water every day?

1. Can it be soaked in water for a long time?

Dandelion recommends not to soak it in water for a long time.

Although dandelion is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, iron, calcium and other nutrients, it also has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, relieving pain and dispersing stagnation. However, dandelion is cold in nature and long-term use may cause physical discomfort. Therefore, it cannot be soaked in water for a long time.

2. The harm of soaking in water for a long time

Dandelion is cold in nature, and drinking it for a long time will cause certain damage to the spleen and stomach, causing the body's spleen and stomach to be weak and cold. It can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, etc. Women, especially, should not drink too much dandelion tea.

3. Precautions when soaking in water and drinking it

1. People who are allergic to dandelion should not eat it. People who are allergic to dandelions may experience hives or itching all over their body after eating dandelions.

2. It should not be used by those with yang deficiency, external cold, weak spleen and stomach. Dandelion is cold in nature, and drinking dandelion tea for those with yang deficiency, external coldness, and weak spleen and stomach will aggravate the cold in the body and make the body more weak.

3. People with low blood pressure should not eat it. Dandelion can lower blood pressure, so it is not suitable for people with low blood pressure.

4. Patients with yin-cold syndrome should not eat it. If the patient is physically weak, eating dandelion will cause adverse reactions such as loss of appetite, fatigue, sweating, and pale complexion.

4. What can it be paired with?

(1) Dandelion and Houttuynia cordata soaked in water

Dandelion is cold in nature and sweet in taste, and returns to the liver and stomach meridian. It has heat-clearing and diuretic effects. Drinking it mixed with Houttuynia cordata in water has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing inflammation and dissipating stagnation.

(2) Dandelion and licorice soaked in water

Dandelion and licorice water can clear away heat and detoxify, nourish the spleen and qi, moisturize the intestines, and treat swelling and pain in the throat, dry mouth and thirst caused by internal heat. There is some relief.

(3) Dandelion and Stevia leaves soaked in water

Stevia leaves are used as a sweet condiment, which can alleviate the bitter taste of dandelion water and can be used to treat acute mastitis, acne, and tonsillitis. Mumps, urinary tract infection and other symptoms.

(4) Dandelion and Ophiopogon japonicus soaked in water

Dandelion can clear away heat and detoxify, is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, diuretic and laxative. It is mainly used to treat colds and fever, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, red and swollen eyes. , mastitis and other symptoms; Ophiopogon japonicus can nourish yin and promote fluid production, relieve sore throat, thirst, hot cough and other symptoms caused by yin deficiency and internal heat. It is suitable for people with hot constitution and easy to get angry.

5. How to eat dandelion

As we all know, there are many ways to use dandelion. It can not only be used in dishes, but also has good medicinal value, so half of it can be stir-fried, You can make soup, porridge, decoction, etc. The diseases treated by these methods and the taste they present are different. The specific consumption method is as follows:

1. Dandelion is a treasure all over the body, and the roots can also be taken, and the effect can replace coffee, and at the same time it is not easy to cause damage to the body;

2. Dandelion flowers also have a good effect on nourishing the body. Generally, dandelion flowers are soaked in wine;

3. Dandelion leaves can also be taken or eaten raw. You can make dandelion leaves cold, add an appropriate amount of cooking oil and vinegar, so that the flavor of the condiment is mixed with the bitter taste of dandelion itself, which will produce a very wonderful enjoyment, suitable for taking in summer, and appetizing And the effect of promoting digestion;

4. Dandelion can also be used for cooking and consumption. A common recipe is dandelion fried shredded pork, which is not only very simple to make, but also has the effect of replenishing qi and detoxifying after taking it. ;

5. You can pickle dandelion buds with salt. Regular consumption can refresh your mind, but do not take too much at one time to avoid damage to the body.