Dandelion is a very common Chinese herbal medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine, dandelion is used as an overground part and root to make medicine. Fresh dandelion is also a very delicious dish, can be mixed with cold dishes, can be stir-fried. Dandelion is also used in the food industry as an ingredient in salads, soups, wines and teas. The pharmaceutical market also includes Dandelion Extract.
Most of the effects lack evidence, with the exception of diuretics
Dandelion and its extracts have many medicinal functions, but so far, there is not enough scientific evidence in human clinical studies to determine whether it is effective or not. Dandelion is believed by traditional Chinese medicine to be used as an adjunct to the treatment of loss of appetite, stomach upset, intestinal gas, gallstones, joint pain, muscle soreness, eczema and bruises.
In fact, dandelion is relatively clear the main effect is to increase urine production, and as an increase in bowel peristalsis laxative. It is also used as a skin toner, blood tonic and digestive tonic. Some people use dandelions to treat infections, especially viral infections and cancer, and there have been some advances. Dandelion contains very specific chemicals that can increase urine production and reduce swelling (inflammation), including dandelion alcohol, dandelion, choline, organic acid, inulin and other ingredients, and has diuretic and cathartic effects.
It can be used to help treat infections and improve immunity
Earlier studies on the treatment of tonsil infections found that patients who took a soup containing dandelions recovered more quickly than those who did not. In addition, the use of specific natural drug combinations containing dandelion extracts may to some extent prevent and reduce the incidence of urinary tract infections in women. (UTIs). A specific combination of dandelion root and leaf extracts from another herb called Uva Ursi seems to help reduce UTI levels in women. The main use of dandelion may be that it can increase urine flow, but it can’t be used for a long time, because after long-term use, there may be adverse reactions such as loss of appetite, flatulence and constipation, although dandelion is very safe for most people when used in a short term. Recent studies have shown that continuous supplementation of dandelion extracts during the daily diet can improve the immune function and gastrointestinal flora of animals.
Potential interactions with conventional drugs should not be ignored
The interaction of quinolones with dandelion extracts may reduce the amount of antibiotics absorbed by the body. Dandelion and antibiotics may reduce the effectiveness of some antibiotics. In addition, dandelion use as a diuretic may reduce or increase the level of the body’s excretion of certain drugs, such as lithium intoxication. Dandelion may slow down the speed at which the liver breaks down certain drugs. Taking dandelion and some drugs that are broken down by the liver can increase the effects and side effects of some drugs. Dandelion may increase the rate at which some drugs are altered by the liver. This may reduce the effectiveness of these drugs. Taking potassium-sparing diuretics (such as spironolactone) and dandelion at the same time may cause excess potassium in the body.
Brief Summary
To sum up, natural products are not always safe, and there is not enough scientific information to determine the appropriate dose range of dandelion extract, which may be related to the user’s age, health status and other conditions, especially when used as a health supplement. The main bioactive components of dandelion extract are various flavones and polysaccharides. It is a widely distributed Chinese herbal medicine. As far as its function is concerned, it can be said that dandelion extract is the best noxious weed in spring and has a certain development prospect.
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