Dandelion Formula: Good for Liver and Gallbladder Cleansing, Cools Bladder, Purifies Blood, Kidney Cleansing, tonic, Purity, Diuretic, Strengthens, Decrease Cholesterol, Digestive.
General Information
Dandelions are very rich in nutrients. Traditionally, the roots and leaves of the plant have been used as medicines for breast maladies, bloating, digestive disorders, aching joints, fevers, and skin disorders. The leaves of the plant are very rich in vitamins, including A, C, D, and B-complex. They also have high levels of minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and silicon. The most active ingredient in dandelions, eudesmanolide and germacranolide, are found only in dandelions.
Dandelion Uses and Health Benefits
The leaves of the plant are very nutrient-rich, and so they make good supplements for women who are pregnant or elderly women. Dandelion can also be used as a gentle diuretic and can decrease serum cholesterol in some people. The root can be an appetite stimulant and it can treat some digestive disorders. Today, many herbal doctors use dandelion to purify the liver and gallbladder of toxins. Research indicates that dandelions can treat pneumonia, bronchitis, and other respiratory disorders. Dandelion can improve general health, and is beneficial to the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, stomach, and other organs. Dandelion is also recommended for the treatment of tinnitus, tonsillitis, osteoporosis, abscesses, anemia, boils, mammary tumors, cirrhosis, water retention, hepatitis, jaundice, rheumatism, and warts. Dandelion may also be effective in eliminating or averting age spots. Some people also use toasted dandelion root as a healthier alternative to coffee.
Dandelion Benefits also include:
It is a gentle diuretic
It can purify the bloodstream and liver, and it can stimulate the manufacture of bile
It can decrease the amounts of serum cholesterol and uric acid
It can maximize the performance of the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, and stomach
It is very beneficial to menopausal women
It is effective in treating abscesses, anemia, boils, breast tumors, and cirrhosis of the liver
It may avert the development of age spots or breast cancer
Dandelion Nutritional Content
Lactupicrine, a bitter principle, tannin, inulin and a latexlike substance, polysaccharides, carotene
Side Effects/Interactions
Some individuals experience stomach pain because of hyperacidity. It is safe to use with other drugs..
