Dandelion

Other Common Names: Blowball, Wild endive

Latin description: Taraxacum officinale.

Parts to use: Flowers, leaves, and roots.

Chemical constituents: Root- bitter glycosides, carotenoids, terpenoids, insulin, pectin, choline, phenolic acid, potassium. Leaves-lutein, biolaxanthin, carotenoids, potassium, iron, Vit-A content in these leaves is
even higher than in carrots.

Actions: Aperient, cholagogue, diuretic, stomachic, tonic.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Blood cleanser, diuretic, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure (root), tonic, aids in eliminating poisons from body, supports liver function.
Although a diuretic, it is a useful one as it contains large quantities of potassium to offset any loss from the body, which normally happens when using a diuretic.
High mineral content and useful for anemia.
It increases flow of urine and is useful in kidney, spleen and pancreas ailments.
Leaves are bitter and stimulate function of gall bladder and liver. Used for liver troubles, especially helpful during hepatitis. Also used for jaundice and cirrhosis (as an adjunct).
Used for acne during hormonal change.
Good for food allergy sufferers.
Used for urinary infections, prostrate enlargement, stones in bile duct and urinary system, rheumatism, gout, arthritis (eliminates toxins), diabetes (fresh leaves), and hypoglycemia.
Root 'coffee' is used for chronic liver and gall bladder problems.
Leaves added to salads for fluid accumulations or urinary conditions.
Used for gallstones and gall bladder infection.
Improves appetite and digestion.
Used as a backup for all degenerative diseases.
Also: the juice of the plant applied to warts is said to remove them over a period of time. Must be done daily.

Dosage

Capsules: Leaves- 5 “0” capsules 3x daily.
Capsules: Root - 4 “0” capsules 3x daily.
Decoction: Root - 1 cup 3x daily.
Infusion: Leaves - 1 cup 4x daily.

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