Dandelion & Jasmine Flower Tea

Why people make this tea

Nourilo spotted dandelion tea for sale at a Chinese herbal medicine shop — likely dried young dandelion leaves — and bought a packet to try. He found it mildly bitter, with a gently sweet undertone. Being a stomach-cold type himself, he noted straightaway that it would not be ideal for daily use in his own case. But for people who run warm — those who are prone to red, inflamed eyes, tonsil swelling, stomach heat with bloating, mastitis, lymph inflammation, or urinary tract infections — dandelion tea fits beautifully, as dandelion is traditionally classified as a herb for clearing any type of heat-toxin. Modern research has identified dandelion as a potent anti-inflammatory herb, with documented activity against H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) — the bacterium primarily responsible for gastritis and gastric ulcers. Dandelion is also one of nature’s richest plant sources of selenium, at roughly 14.7 micrograms per 100 grams, and selenium has been associated with protective effects against stomach cancer. Pairing dandelion with jasmine flower creates a fragrant, calming blend that aids digestion and reduces gas.