ChinaTeaCulture-Substitute Tea Dandelion Tea Chinese Kung Fu Tea
Shape
Elongated stalks and leaves: The appearance of dandelion tea is characterized by its elongated stalks and leaves, which show clear lines and are usually light yellow or light green.
Effects
Cleansing and detoxification: Dandelion tea is believed to have cleansing and detoxifying properties, helping to remove heat and dampness toxins from the body and improving symptoms such as skin problems and indigestion.
Diuretic and detoxification: Dandelion tea is rich in vitamins and minerals that promote urination, which helps to eliminate waste and toxins from the body and maintain good health.
Drinking Method
Brewing and drinking: Put the appropriate amount of dandelion tea leaves into a cup, fill with hot water, steep for about 5-10 minutes and then drink, you can add honey or lemon to enhance the flavor according to personal taste.
Medicinal Value
Herbal Application: Dandelion has a long history of use in herbal medicine, and has been used in traditional medicine to treat symptoms of liver and gallbladder disorders, digestive problems, and rheumatic pains.
Contraindications
Caution for pregnant women: Pregnant women should be cautious of drinking dandelion tea during pregnancy, as it has a certain diuretic effect, which may adversely affect the pregnant woman and the fetus, and should be consumed under the guidance of a doctor.
Dandelion, also known as gugguldine, mother-in-law's tongue, yellow flower seedling, yellow flower groundnut, milkweed, etc., is a perennial herb in the genus Dandelion in the family Asteraceae.
Dandelion tea is made from the finely cut and dried root or leaf, which is rich in vitamins and minerals, has a liver-strengthening effect, can lower cholesterol, dandelion flavor is sweet, slightly bitter, and has the effect of clearing away heat and removing toxins. In Europe, dandelion is known as the "bed-wetting herb", which shows its strong diuretic effect and is suitable for people with edema. In addition, it can also relieve indigestion and constipation, clean the blood and promote breast milk secretion.