Uses Of Dandelion The bitter compounds in the leaves and root
help stimulate digestion and are mild laxatives. They also increase
bile production in the gall bladder and bile flow from the liver.
This makes Dandelion a great tonic for people with sluggish liver
function due to alcohol abuse or poor diet. The increase in bile
flow can help improve fat (including cholesterol) metabolism in the
body.
The whole plant is
valuable as a general tonic. It may be taken as an infusion of the
leaf, a juice extraction, a root decoction, a fluid extract or a
tincture. Fresh leaves may be added to salads. The juice extraction
is the most potent for medicinal purposes.
Dandelion has
reportedly been used to eradicate warts and to soothe calluses, bee
stings, or sores.
Many herbalists
view the Dandelion as an effective treatment for liver
disease, even in extreme cases such as cirrhosis. It can also
benefit the pancreas, kidneys, stomach, and spleen. The dried
leaf, taken as a tea, is used as a mild laxative to relieve
constipation.
Dandelion leaf
is a good natural source of potassium, and will replenish any
potassium that may be lost due to the
herb's diuretic action on the kidneys.
This means Dandelion is a safe diuretic in cases of water
retention due to heart problems.
The herb is useful in
cases of anaemia and hepatitis, and may help to lower high blood
pressure. Dandelion may also provide relief for rheumatism and
arthritis.
Dandelion therapy, consisting of therapeutic doses
of dandelion preparations taken over time, may help reduce
stiffness and increase mobility in situations of chronic
degenerative joint disease.
Dandelion as a Diuretic -
for the Kidneys Most
women experience pre-menstrual water retention. The familiar
symptoms of weight gain, bloating, breast tenderness, and
irritability can make the week prior to menstruation
miserable.
A Diuretic helps the
body with the elimination of urine. Synthetic diuretics flush
important minerals such as potassium from the body. Potassium,
together with sodium, helps to regulate muscle and nerve function.
The loss of these minerals (called electrolytes) can cause
dangerous muscle weakness and loss of co-ordination, and even heart
rhythm disturbances. Dandelions are remarkable sources of natural
potassium, and offer all the advantages of a balanced diuretic in
natural form.
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