Dandelion, commonly known as "old woman", is a well-known wild vegetable and a leader among many wild vegetables. It is very practical and has many functions. It has strong adaptability and grows all over the country. When we are young, we can see it in the river, in the fields, especially in the fruit trees. We often blow at its flowers and watch it fly all over the sky, which makes us very happy.

Dandelion has the title of "Queen of Hundred Herbs" and occupies a very important position in the hearts of China people. Dandelion is highly respected in both Chinese medicine and folk, mainly because of its magical effect.

Soaking dandelion in water is a disease prevention and health preservation method that has been circulating for thousands of years. So, what are the benefits of drinking dandelion water in winter?

Helps to reduce fire and detoxify, especially for the liver.

When the weather is cold in winter, many people will take supplements and eat high-calorie foods such as mutton and beef to increase calories and help their bodies resist the cold. But if these foods are eaten too much, many people will easily get angry, and it will affect the detoxification and metabolism of the liver. Therefore, drinking dandelion water often in winter can help the body reduce fire and help the liver to detoxify better. Drinking dandelion soaked in water often can also effectively alleviate the phenomenon of dryness and water shortage in winter.

Prevent vision loss and relieve eye fatigue.

In winter, the wind is cold and dry, so many people will be dry to varying degrees. Office workers, in particular, need to stare at computers and mobile phone screens for a long time, and even continue to play electronic products after work. This can easily lead to eye fatigue, dryness and other symptoms, leading to decreased vision and even eye diseases.

Of course, you can drink dandelion water, not only for dry eyes, but also for other eye discomfort. According to the Pharmacopoeia, "Dandelion can treat eye discomfort such as swelling and pain, red pulse, eye pain, shame and tears. So people with bad eyes can usually drink dandelion water. Of course, we should also pay attention to eye protection and use electronic products scientifically.

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For female friends, drinking dandelion water in winter is healthier. Dandelion contains some special substances, which can effectively prevent proliferation. Especially when the temper is not very good and the mood is not stable, women who like to be angry can often drink some, which can effectively prevent and improve the phenomenon of hyperplasia.

For lactating women, it is very common to have less or poor quality milk. In this case, drinking some dandelion soaked water properly can promote lactation and disperse the knot, which can protect women's health well.

What are the precautions for soaking dandelion with water in winter?

You can't drink it when you have a cold. Dandelion is cold, so it has a good effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials. In winter, the temperature outside is relatively low, and many people are very easy to catch cold and cause colds. So if you have a cold, you can't drink dandelion in water. Dandelion itself is cold, and drinking it in cold weather will aggravate the coldness of the body and make it weaker. Not only will it prolong the recovery time of cold, but even other problems will appear. Therefore, when you catch a cold in winter, don't drink dandelion to soak in water.

Don't drink when the water is cold. Dandelion is cold, so you must drink it hot after soaking in water. If the water is cold, don't drink any more. Because adding cold in the cold will aggravate the coldness, drinking it will easily lead to cold in the body and cause diarrhea and other symptoms.

Dandelion can't be soaked in water every day. We can't just soak in water every day, because dandelion is good for our health. It's cold now, and many people have the habit of making hot tea every day. However, dandelion can't soak in water every day, even if it is hot. Although dandelion can be eaten as a vegetable, it is also a kind of Chinese medicine. If you drink it every day, it is easy to cause spleen and stomach deficiency, but it will hurt your body. Dandelion is soaked in water once every other day, preferably no more than three times a week.

Drink dandelion water in moderation. Many people see dandelion soaking in water is so effective that they take it for granted to drink it in large quantities. In fact, this is not correct. If you eat too much for a long time, it will lead to the damage of human yang and spleen and stomach, leading to diarrhea, abdominal distension and abdominal pain.

Chronic gastroenteritis patients should not drink. People who have chronic enteritis themselves had better not touch dandelions. Dandelion belongs to cold food and is not suitable for patients with enteritis. It will also aggravate the symptoms of diarrhea, increase the burden on the stomach and even aggravate the condition.

People with allergies should not drink it. People with physical allergies are very common in our lives, but such people should not drink dandelion water. This kind of people will have a lot of discomfort after eating dandelion, such as rash and itching all over the body, which is a typical allergic phenomenon. Therefore, if you have these symptoms, you'd better stop eating dandelion.