Medicinal value of dandelion flowers

1. Medicinal value

First of all, dandelion has a very good diuretic effect. It has a high content of vitamins, minerals and carotene. These substances are very helpful in improving indigestion, constipation, etc. Therefore, eating dandelions can help the human body improve metabolism and help urination and defecation.

Secondly, its leaves, flowers and other parts are effective in treating skin diseases. Because of its mild nature and slightly sweet and bitter taste, it has the effects of dispersing lumps and swelling, clearing away heat and detoxifying. The leaves have a strong blood-purifying function and are significantly effective in relieving dermatitis, improving eczema and joint discomfort. The roots have a strong anti-inflammatory effect and can treat gallstones, rheumatism, etc. After the flowers are boiled into medicinal juice, taking it can remove freckles. It is a very useful herb. The selected flowers are required to have clean leaves, a slight fragrance, and bright colors. If it is dried dandelions, it is best to choose those that are gray-green in color and free of impurities.

2. How to eat

This plant is eaten raw, served cold, or as a stuffing. The method of eating it raw is extremely simple. Just select the fresh stems and leaves of dandelions, wash them, drain the water, and dip them in sauce. It tastes very delicious and refreshing. To prepare it cold, blanch it in boiling water for one minute, then rinse it with cold water, add appropriate seasonings according to your taste, and mix it into side dishes with different flavors. To make the filling, wash the fresh and tender dandelion leaves, blanch them in water, squeeze them slightly, chop them into pieces, add salt, sesame oil and other ingredients, and mix them into filling for dumplings.