DANDELION PLANT AND ITS HEALING PROPERTIES

Dandelion healing properties can be expressed just as the French saying goes, “Dandelion cleans the kidney filter and dries the liver sponge.

It is a plant with yellow flowers. It is vivacious plant of the compositae family and the most common variety of this plant is the Taraxacum Officinale which grows in many parts of the world especially in Europe.

In France, it is common, it is called Pissenlit, which means bed-wetting. I’m sure most mothers do stop their kids from playing with this flower so as to avoid bed-wetting. ..Hahah..

Yes, the Dandelion is a diuretic plant that means it is a substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of bile (bile production).

Dandelion can act as an anti-aging agent in skin care products, it helps to fight inflammation, boost immune system. This is because it contains the following:

• Vitamins A, B, C, K, and E
• Sugars (for example inulin)
• Acids necessary for organism

Dandelion is regarded as a herbal remedy. When we experience digestive problems or if the need to get rid of toxins arises, the dandelion tea may be prescribed as a herbal remedy.

According to www.ecosh.com, Dr. Ax said, vitamins and minerals found in this plant help to cleanse and maintain the liver.

Since the liver carries out the function of metabolizing many toxins including drugs and medications, chemicals and natural substances, the dandelion is an ideal plant that helps the liver and the kidneys to carry out their functions effectively.

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The liver stores vitamins and chemicals that the body requires and this includes:

• Vitamin B12
• Folic acid
• Iron to make red blood cells
• Vitamin A for vision
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K for blood clothing.

Remember that the dandelion contains most of these vitamins and minerals too.

HEALING PROPERTIES OF DANDELION

Let’s discuss the properties of the dandelion before its preparation and uses. The properties include:

• Increase bile production and promotes the emptying of the gall bladder. What it does on some digestive organs is similar to the action it takes on the liver and the gall bladder.
• It is diuretic and depurative: This is one of its strongest effects. It promotes the elimination of acid metabolic waste. The dandelion increases the production of urine.
• Non irritating and mild laxative. Its laxative properties with its depurative effects makes it a good remedy for eczema, rashes, furuncles and cellulitis. Most of these are caused by internal toxicity dues to constipation.

Properties and Uses (Internal use)

The parts to use are the leaves and roots.

1. For fresh juice: grind its leaves and roots. Take two or three spoonful before every meal
2. Infusion (steeping or soaking it in liquid so as to extract its medicinal or herbal qualities), with 60g of leaves and root per litre of water. Drink on cup before every meal.
3. For Salads: The dandelion can be dressed with lemon and oil. Its pleasant, sour flavor is good gently in salads of springs. It acts as an important ingredients and will make these salads have an appetizing and depurative properties.
4. Fresh roots: 2 – 8 grams daily.

Recommendations

The dandelion is recommended for people suffering from the following disorders:-

1. Gall bladder disorders
2. Gall stones: dandelion can’t dissolve the calculi but it promotes a better function of the bladder while treatment is applied.
3. Hepatitis, hepatic insufficiencies, and cirrhosis. The dandelion can increase bile production up to three times, relieving liver congestion and helps the liver and kidney carry the function of dis-intoxication.
4. Gout and arthritis. This is because it cleans the kidney filter and dries the liver sponge as stated earlier.
5. Eczema, rashes, furuncle, and cellulitis

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Here’s a recap of what the dandelion can do:

• Kills cancer cells
• It may reduce cholesterol
• May help to lose weight
• Lowers blood pressure
• It may help control blood sugar and type 2 diabetes
• Fight inflammation
• Promotes liver function
• Antioxidants
• Boosts immune system (its highly nutritious)
• The vitamin K in it can support healthy bones

Caution

It may cause excessive excitement especially when you consume the root. It may also cause vomiting and diarrhea. I suggest you consult a physician if you are taking other medications.

Sources: Healthy Plants by George D. Pamplona-Roger, ecosh.com, medicalnewstoday

Fidel Perez

A graduate of Computer Science and Information Management Technology. Diploma – Caregiving, Certificates – Dementia and Diabetes Awareness and Management. A researcher, blogger, songwriter, singer and acoustic guitarist. Born in an environment where natural talents such as healing are imparted at our natural birth. This natural talents of healing is the result of our genetic inheritance and the training from family environment.