Herba Taraxaci (Pu Gong Ying)

Alias:Dandelion, Yellow Flowering Clover, Tiger Ear Herb, Wild Chrysanthemum Properties:Bitter, Sweet, Cold Pharmacological Effects: Dandelion has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting urination and reducing swelling, cooling the blood, and dispersing masses. Its main components have significant detoxifying effects, commonly used to treat symptoms caused by heat-toxicity, such as fever, mouth ulcers, and abscesses. Dandelion helps promote liver detoxification, and is used to treat conditions caused by liver qi stagnation and excessive liver fire, such as hepatitis and cholecystitis. For issues like edema and urinary retention, Dandelion has notable diuretic effects, helping to eliminate excess water from the body. Dandelion also has antibacterial and antiviral properties, which help boost immunity and prevent infections. Modern research shows that Dandelion benefits the digestive system, promoting intestinal peristalsis and alleviating constipation and indigestion.