Dandelion is the dried whole herb of dandelion, alkali dandelion or several species of the same genus in the Asteraceae family. It is harvested from spring to fall when the flowers first blossom, removed impurities, washed and dried in the sun. Its taste is bitter, sweet and cold, and it belongs to the liver and stomach meridians.
Dandelion has the effects of clearing heat and removing toxins, subduing swelling and dispersing lumps, and diuretic and diaphoretic (improving the problem of dribbling in urine and the problem of insufficient and inaccessible urine). It is mainly used in the treatment of furuncle, scrofula (mainly refers to tuberculosis of the lymph nodes in the neck), redness of the eyes, sore throat, damp-heat jaundice, feverish gonorrhea (burning and stinging pain is obvious when urinating, accompanied by frequent urination and urgent urination, and discomfort in pulling of the lower abdomen), astringent pain and other disorders.
The Chinese herbs that are often paired with dandelion root include bai Mao Gen, Yin Chen, rhubarb, moneywort, and psyllium. In addition, dandelion can also be used in conjunction with Xia Gu Cao, cassia seeds and other medicines to treat the symptoms of red, swollen and painful eyes triggered by the inflammation of liver fire.
The adverse reactions and contraindications of dandelion are not clear, and there is no contraindication group, so children can drink dandelion water.
It should be noted that the efficacy and effect of dandelion water is limited, can not replace the drug treatment.
If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, do not blindly use their own medication, so as not to delay the condition.