2, dandelion itself Although dandelion itself has bitterness, not all dandelions will have bitterness after soaking, which depends on the tannic acid content in dandelion. Generally speaking, the more tender and immature dandelion is, the more tannic acid it contains, so if dandelion is not very tender, it may not be very bitter.
How much do you drink a day? Dandelion tea suggested a cup, 250 ml.
Dandelion is cold. Moderate drinking has the effect of clearing away heat and removing dryness. Drinking too much is easy to stimulate the body, aggravate the cold in the body, and may also cause discomfort such as stomach pain and diarrhea. For people with cold nature, you need to drink a small amount to avoid aggravating the symptoms of spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, so it is appropriate to drink in moderation.
How to choose dandelion 1 depends on the root. It is suggested to choose some dandelions with slightly conical roots, with brown or black surfaces and curved and shriveled shapes. It is 4 ~ 10 cm long, but because some dandelions are mostly cultivated, there are basically no rhizomes and lateral branches, so you can refer to the identification method.
2. Look at the leaves, you can observe the edges of dandelion branches and leaves, and try to choose some petioles with wavy teeth or pinnate deep cracks. The main veins of this petiole are mostly red and purple. The leaves of this mint are wrinkled after drying in the sun and lanceolate after soaking. Therefore, if the dandelion leaves are bright green, or there is a layer of white velvet on the leaves, it may be fake.
4 precautions for drinking dandelion 1. Women in special periods, pregnant women and menstruating women should drink less. Women in this period are sensitive and fragile, especially pregnant women, so they are not suitable for drinking dandelion tea, so as not to stimulate the fetus and affect their own and fetal health. Menstrual women, on the other hand, are cold, and their hands and feet are cold. It is necessary to avoid drinking cold drinks such as dandelion to avoid causing dysmenorrhea or aggravating dysmenorrhea.
2. Patients with low blood pressure should drink less dandelion tea, and dandelion tea contains many special ingredients, which has certain antihypertensive effect. Therefore, people with severe hypotension or long-term hypotension should not drink it, so as to avoid further lowering the blood pressure level in the body, thus causing hypotension symptoms such as dizziness, dark eyes, cold sweat, palpitation and limb weakness.
People with allergies should drink less, because dandelion is a kind of plant, which contains a lot of fine fluff and has certain irritation. For people with allergies or throat diseases, drinking it may cause allergic reactions, such as rash, itching, itchy throat, cough and even chills, and pale face. If you are not sure whether you are allergic, you can take a small amount first and then observe your reaction. If there is no discomfort, continue to take it to avoid serious allergic reactions.