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Written by Robert A Wilson
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Thursday, 22 February 2007 |
Dandelion is a perennial plant commercially grown in the United States, Asia and Europe. It is closely related to Chicory, and grows to a height averaging 25 to 30 cm. Its roots can be ground, roasted and brewed like coffee. Its blossoms can be made into wine and its flowers can be boiled to make a yellow dye. The dried leaves and root are used in herbal supplements.
Potential Uses:
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Brew made from the roots can be used:
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To purify blood
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For kidney trouble
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As a diuretic
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For jaundice
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For eczema
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For fever
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For bowel inflammation and to promote bowel regularity
Presumed Mechanisms:
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Since Dandelions are 28% natural salts in composition, it is thought
that these nutritive salts purify and destroy the acids in the blood,
increasing the activity of the liver, pancreas and spleen, and being
particularily good for enlargement of these organs.
Precautions:
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Dandelion leaf and root should not be used by persons with gallstones,
obstruction of the bile ducts, in cases of stomach ulcer or gastritis
and those experiencing fluid or water retention.
Alternative medicine information is provided as a service to
familiarize physicians and their patients with medicinal claims
available through the media. This does NOT constitute a treatment
recommendation.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 February 2008 )
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