The root of the dandelion is rich in the carbohydrate inulin, which is a type of soluble fiber found in plants that supports the growth and maintenance of a healthy bacterial flora in your intestinal tract. Dandelion root is often dried and consumed as a tea but can also be eaten in its whole form.
Dandelion root has a few different uses. It has diuretic properties and is sometimes included in weight-loss formulations to help drop water weight. Dandelion root is sometimes used to heal skin lesions, rashes, and acne. Dandelion root may also be helpful for managing blood sugar in people with diabetes and repairing liver damage.
In traditional Chinese and Native American medicine, dandelion root has long been used to treat stomach and liver conditions. Herbalists today believe that it can help treat many health problems, including: Acne, Eczema, High cholesterol, Heartburn, Gastrointestinal disorders, Diabetes and Cancer including following benefits of dandelion roots
- Decoction of root taken as gastrointestinal aid (stomach pain)
- Infusions of root taken as blood medicine (anemia)
- Infusion of root taken to produce mothers breast milk
Caution:
Other drugs may interact with dandelion, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Do not take dandelion without medical advice if you are using any of the following medications like an antibiotic, a blood thinner or medicine to treat or prevent blood clots, heart or blood pressure medication, a sedative etc.,.
Benefits:
It helps us in preventing and curing the following:
- Dandelion root has a special affinity to clearing stagnation in the liver, gallbladder, and uterus. This can help with indigestion & constipation, heartburn, and acidity.
- The root of the dandelion plant may act as a mild laxative and has been used to improve digestion.
- The roots are used in some coffee substitutes
- The roots are mainly used to stimulate the appetite, and for liver and gallbladder problems.
- Dandelion root has also been shown to reduce cholesterol levels
- Dandelion root is especially high in antioxidants, which may account for its many potent health benefits.
- Dandelion roots are a great source of fiber, and are especially rich in a type of soluble fiber known as inulin.
- Supports Liver Health
- May Kill Cancer Cells.
Other Names:
Dandelion root, bitterwort root, blow-ball, cankerwort, clockflower, common dandelion, Irish daisy, lion’s tooth, piss-in-bed, pissinlit, priest’s crown, puffball, swine’s snout, telltime, and yellow gowan, Taraxacum officinale, Blowball, Cankerwort, Cochet, Couronne de Moine, Dandelion Extract, Dandelion Herb, Délice Printanier, Dent-de-Lion, Diente de Leon, Dudal, Endive Sauvage, Fausse Chicorée, Florin d’Or, Florion d’Or, Herba Taraxaci, Laitue de Chien, Leontodon taraxacum, Lion’s Teeth, Lion’s Tooth, Pisse au Lit, Pissenlit, Pissenlit Vulgaire, Priest’s Crown, Pu Gong Ying, Salade de Taupe, Swine Snout, Taraxaci Herba, Taraxacum, Taraxacum dens-leonis, Taraxacum officinale, Taraxacum vulgare, Tête de Moine, Wild Endive, sinhparni jadd, singhparni jadd
Safety Information:
- For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
- Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
- Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
- All herbal medicine should be used under Medical Supervision only.
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