How Do The Dandelions Help Your Health?
Who would think that dandelions in your lawn could be so beneficial? Dandelions can help treat the following problems:
- Acne & Constipation
- Digestion problems & High blood pressure
- Gallstones & Gout
- Osteoarthritis & Psoriasis
- Eczema & Weight loss.
The reason why dandelions, once mixed with other chemicals, can help with all the above problems is because the dandelion contains vitamins A, B, C, and D. They also contain large amounts of phenolic acids, potassium, and most importantly calcium.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a serving of uncooked dandelion leaves contains 280 percent of an adult’s daily requirement of beta carotene as well as more than half the requirement of vitamin C. And,
The modern French name for this plant is pissenlit (lit means bed) because the root and leaf tea act on the kidneys as a gentle diuretic, improving the way they cleanse the blood and recycle nutrients.
Unlike pharmaceuticals diuretics, this doesn’t leach potassium, a vital mineral, from the body. Improved general health and clear skin result from improved kidney function.
It is recommended for weight loss of stressed-out, internally sluggish, and sedentary people. Anyone who’s a victim of excessive fat, white flour, and concentrated sweeteners could benefit from a daily cup of dandelion tea.
Drink dandelion tea regularly to help return normal liver function. The liver is responsible for processing the toxins our bodies absorb daily.
When the organ is not working properly, those toxins are excreted through the skin rather than through the digestive system. This causes acne and other skin problems.
Dandelions have scientifically documented potent diuretic properties. It relieves constipation and eases bloating and swelling. Dandelion should be used for 4 to 6 weeks at a time. For it’s liver benefits dandelion is helpful for acne.
Dandelion root is a mild laxative. It is considered one of the most effective detoxifying herbs. It works on the liver, the kidneys and the gallbladder to accelerate the removal of toxins from the body.
It also is used to relieve skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis, to prevent and possibly dissolve gallstones, and to treat osteoarthritis and gout.
Dandelion root is beneficial for overall gallbladder health. When taken on a regular basis, its root may prevent gallstones from forming in the gallbladder.
Its root is also beneficial with pre-existing gallstones as they can aid in dissolving them so they can be easily eliminated out of the body.
Parts of the dandelion may be consumed in a tea, a wine, an extract or tincture, or in combination with other medicinal herbs and flavorings in a reduced broth.
Young dandelion greens are tender and delicious served raw in salads or sandwiches. If you use the greens that have been harvested after the plant has flowered, you can blanche them in water to remove the bitterness.
Dump the bitter water, and blanche them again. You will loose a lot of vitamins this way, but there are still plenty of beneficial nutrients left.
To make dandelion tea, use the dried chopped root or leaves of the dandelion.Pour a cup of very hot water over 1 or 2 teaspoons of the herb and allow it to steep for about 15 minutes.
The tea can be blended with other herbs, such as licorice, and sweetened with honey.
Dandelion should not be used during acute attacks of gallstones.
Seek professional medical attention.
Want to know more about how dandelions can help your health?
Then, post your question below.
Yours truly for great health, mind and body,
Michelle, natural health advocate
February 21 2010 10:49 pm | Green Living and Healthy Eating and Natural Beauty and Natural Remedies
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Wow i have a large yard with a zillion dandelions come May i can’t wait to try some of the leaves an tea. I remember my Grandmother picking dandelion leaves on a spring morning. Smart woman. Thanks for the article!
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