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To make a tea from
Dandelion leaves, pour boiling water over two teaspoons of dried
Dandelion leaves (or four teaspoons of freshly chopped) and steep
for ten minutes. Strain, and drink three to four cups daily as
needed. While Dandelion leaf tea is extremely safe, it's always a
good idea to increase your intake of potassium-rich foods such as
apples, bananas, carrots, oranges, and potatoes when using a
diuretic.
As a general
tonic and to stimulate digestion, 3-5 grams of the dried root,
5-10ml of a root tincture, or 20-30 drops of Dandelion Fluid
Extract can be used
three times per day. Some herbalists recommend the alcohol-based
tincture or fluid extract because the bitter principles are more
soluble in alcohol.
As a mild diuretic or
appetite stimulant, 4-10 grams of dried leaves can be added to 1
cup of boiling water and taken as a decoction. 5-10ml of fresh
juice from the leaves or 2-5ml of tincture made from the leaves can
be used three times per day. The fresh juice is the most
effective.
The dried Dandelion leaves
are also used in many digestive or diet drinks and herb beers.
Dandelion Beer is a fermented drink common in many parts of the UK
and Canada.
Cautions Dandelion is a safe and
nutritious herb widely used throughout the world. No health hazards
have been reported when Dandelion is used in designated therapeutic
doses.
No interactions
have been reported between Dandelion and standard
medications.
Because
Dandelion acts as a cholagogue, which means that it increases the
flow of bile, people with closure of the biliary ducts and other
biliary ailments should not use it.
In cases of stomach
ulcer or gastritis, Dandelion should be used cautiously, as it may
cause overproduction of stomach acid.
Use in small doses,
and take advice from a practitioner if you are using any other
medication or suffer from any chronic conditions. Seek medical
advice during pregnancy.
Those experiencing
fluid or water retention should consult a practitioner before
taking Dandelion leaves. People taking the leaves should be sure
that their practitioner monitors potassium levels.
The milky latex in
the stem and leaves of fresh Dandelion may cause an allergic rash
in some individuals.
Be sure to harvest
only unsprayed Dandelions and consult a good plant identification
book if you have any doubts as to what Dandelions look
like.
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