Salads, useful jam, medicinal wine, canning flowers, tea - these are just some of the uses of dandelion at home. You may be surprised, but in many countries, dandelion is called yellow ginseng, because the beneficial properties are no less than that of the plant of life. 

The common dandelion can be called a family doctor because of its many health benefits - as long as we know how to use it. Medicinal are the flowers, leaves and stems, especially its roots. Dandelion is used to treat at least 20 diseases, including cancer. Decoctions and infusions help with liver and blood diseases, it is an excellent helper in detoxification and cleansing the body, especially in the spring. It is a great diuretic, that balances the functions of the gastrointestinal tract and stimulates appetite. Treats neurosis and insomnia, improves lactation during breastfeeding and saves from arthritis pain and joint inflammation and more. Dandelion juice is a great option for treating skin inflammations, including acne. Theories that dandelion extracts inhibit the growth of malignant cells are increasingly finding concrete confirmation. Fresh spring dandelion in the form of a light salad invigorates and recharges with vitamins, strengthens antioxidant defenses. Not 20 - the benefits for our health from the universal dandelion can be more than 120…

Dandelion tea for weight loss

This option for weight reduction is preferred in many cases, when we do not just lose weight, but also rely on cleansing the body. Dandelions are an effective option for detox, in the traditional medicine of many nations this unpretentious and super useful plant regularly participates in programs for spring cleansing of the body. 

Tea or infusion for weight loss can be made from both roots and a whole stem of dandelion color. Two tablespoons of vegetable mass per half liter of water - this is the proportion. For infusion, the stems are flooded with boiling water and covered for ten minutes to infuse. For the decoction, boil dandelion roots for five minutes. In both cases, the prepared product must be left in an open container to cool, then filtered. Drink 120 ml 20-30 minutes before eating. Dandelion tea activates intestinal peristalsis and promotes rapid release of toxins and excess fluids. 

Dandelion and Diabetes - dandelion salad

The stems and leaves do a great job of balancing blood sugar. Traditional healers claim that in early spring people with type 2 diabetes should eat 6 to ten fresh stems every day. Fresh dandelion leaves and stems have a bitter taste and should be prepared raw. It is enough to soak in salt water for half an hour, then leave to drain and cut into spring lettuce salad. Garnish with olive oil and lemon juice and eat while fresh.

Here's how to brew dandelion tea against cancer: Dandelion roots are safer against malignancies than chemotherapy. Two teaspoons of chopped dried dandelion root are boiled for 10 minutes in 300 ml of water. It is necessary to drink 2-3 cups of this tea every day.

Herbs are what all people have turned to in the past. Be it for the treatment of one, for the maintenance of the condition of something else, they are what gave people hope long before medicine could develop to the level it is today. And here another important task if discussing whether dandelion roots have contraindications.

And the answer here is yes.

Allergic reactions can be common when taken orally or when applied to the skin of sensitive people. As a guide, know that if you are allergic to ragweed and other similar plants, including chrysanthemums, chamomile, yarrow, calendula and daisies, you are very likely to be allergic to dandelion roots. It is good to check this before you start using Dandelions for a treatment. 

You now know how to take dandelion root; all you have to do is get enough of the plants. Unlike fresh roots, which are used as an additional spice in cooking, dried dandelion roots are perfect for a healing hot tea. 

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Stob, Bulgaria