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Dandelion Root

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Dandelion Root (Lat. Taraxacum Officinale)  has many medicinal properties, thanks to which it has been used in natural medicine. The dandelion ha..

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Dandelion Root (Lat. Taraxacum Officinale)  has many medicinal properties, thanks to which it has been used in natural medicine. The dandelion has, among others Antidiabetic and potential anti-cancer properties, it also supports the work of the liver.

Dandelion is a term for plants of the genus dandelion, being a collective name for small species or referring to a single species found in a small area in Scandinavia and Europe. Over 200 species have been recorded in Poland. They grow in ruderal habitats, in meadows, in bright forests and grasslands. Dandelion plants are used as edible, medicinal and fodder plants, while in crops they are considered weeds. The dandelion is characterized by the intense yellow color of its flowers, and when it is picked, a characteristic white juice flows from its broken stem, which stains fingers and clothes. It is common and has a very high pro-health potential.

The chemical composition of individual parts of the plant varies, but all of them are linked by the presence of active substances called terpenes. Dandelion root is particularly rich in tannins as well as inulin, phytosterols and phenolic acids. In turn, the leaves and flowers are rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids and carotenoids, as well as mineral salts, vitamin C and B vitamins, and essential oil.

 

Health properties

  • Increases urine output while disinfecting the urinary system;
  • Juice helps with digestive and metabolic disorders, contributes to the formation of more digestive juices;
  • Minimizes the formation of constipation;
  • Works cholagogue;
  • Supports the work of the liver and cleans it;
  • Influences the removal of toxins from the body;
  • It stimulates the appetite and facilitates digestion;
  • It has a good effect on kidney function, has an antispasmodic effect; 
  • prevents the formation of stones in the gallbladder;
  • Has a slightly laxative effect;
  • Accelerates wound healing, fights warts and warts;
  • The inulin contained in it lowers blood sugar levels and lowers the level of appetite;
  • Eliminates excess sodium and potassium in the body;
  • It has an anti-inflammatory effect, therefore it is used in the treatment of rheumatism;
  • Strengthens immunity.

 

Application

  • It is especially useful during convalescence after viral hepatitis, after procedures on the biliary tract, in the stagnation of bile in the gall bladder, as well as in the risk of cholelithiasis;
  • Dandelion preparations are also ordered in the case of impaired renal function and reduction of the daily amount of urine, as well as swelling caused by cardiovascular and kidney disorders;
  • Incidentally, it is used in rheumatism, gout, obesity, acne, pre-diabetes and the onset of diabetes;
  • Externally, the dandelion is used for cosmetic baths, and the fresh milk juice is used for compresses for warts, warts and condylomas. The flowers of the herb are very helpful in chronic catarrh of the mouth, throat and bronchi.

 

Dosage and how to use

Brew in two ways:

First way:

Pour 2 teaspoons of dried root with a cup of boiling water and let it brew for 15 minutes

Second way:

Boil 250 ml of water, then reduce the heat and add 2 tablespoons of cleaned and chopped fresh root. Cover and bring to the boil, remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of chopped freshly harvested leaves. Brew for about 40 minutes and drain.

The brew prepared in this way can be drunk in the amount of two glasses a day.

Decoction

Pour 1-2 tablespoons of dried and shredded roots with a cup of hot water and keep on low heat, covered for 5-10 minutes. Set aside for 15 minutes. Drain. Drink 2-3 times a day for half a cup before eating as a diuretic and detoxifier in urolithiasis, kidney failure and cystitis.

Tinctures

Pour 50 g of crushed dry dandelion roots with 1 bottle (about 750 ml) of white grape wine. Leave in a dark place for 2 weeks, shaking daily. Strain through a sieve or filter paper.

Drink a small glass of 25 ml, 2-3 times a day after eating as a detoxifier and aid in digestion in indigestion and liver ailments, as an aid in obesity, rheumatism and some skin diseases. In addition, in urolithiasis, oliguria and atherosclerosis.

 

Side effects

None reported.

Contraindications 

In addition to its beneficial effects, the dandelion also has various contraindications. Among them, it is worth mentioning:

  • allergy;
  • biliary obstruction or inflammation;
  • gallbladder abscesses;
  • bowel obstruction;
  • stomach and duodenal ulcers;
  • excessive secretion of gastric juices;

In the case of the above-mentioned ailments, it is worth consulting a specialist before using the plant.

 

100% natural, organic, no additives.

Our herbs are certified to not contain allergens and are GMO free, organic. Carefully collected from their wild sites. Free from environmental pollutions.

Packed in a paper pouch with ziplock, heat sealed to preserve the aroma and properties.

 

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