The Efficacy and Effects of Drinking Dandelion Root Tea
Disease description:
My throat has been uncomfortable lately, and I tend to catch a cold and develop a fever every time the season changes. At home, they have been giving me water infused with dandelion. May I ask what specific effects this may have?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Dandelion root steeped in water offers significant therapeutic effects and functions. It is rich in properties that clear heat and detoxify the body, helping to treat ailments such as boils, abscesses, red and painful eyes, sore throat, lung abscess, and intestinal abscess. Dandelion root promotes diuresis and relieves urinary tract infections. It also detoxifies and reduces swelling, thus promoting wound healing for skin redness and pain caused by external injuries. Particularly for women, dandelion root helps promote lactation and improve breast hyperplasia; it can regulate the nervous system, dilate blood vessels, promote circulation, and stimulate milk secretion. Additionally, dandelion root protects the liver and gallbladder, possesses anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and helps prevent gastric ulcers. It should be taken strictly according to medical advice; pregnant women, individuals with cold symptoms or fever, and those prone to allergies should use it cautiously.
