The Dandelion - that Beautiful Yellow Flower is Not Just Another Weed on Your Lawn
The Beautiful Dandelion on Your Lawn is Loaded with Minerals that Are Valuable to Your Health.
My grandmother was a very old fashioned lady that was keenly aware of the properties of the dandelion. She would walk to more isolated areas, that were not frequented by dogs and dig dandelions. She would wash and clean the tender leaves, and boil them like spinach. If you like cooked spinach, try dandelions, they are delicious cooked with onion and fried crumbled bacon. As a bonus dandelion greens are an excellent source for building tooth enamel.
Dandelions have a very high mineral content that may prevent iron-deficiency anemia. This herb also reduces high blood pressure, dandelion is rich in potassium, making it an excellent diuretic which can support the vital potassium levels that are being depleted by powerful pharmaceutical diuretics which could create potassium deficiencies.
Dandelions detoxify the system and improves your health by increasing mobility and reduces stiffness of the joints.
Dandelion excellent for liver and gallbladder function, and can be used to treat jaundice. It is rich in lecithin, a substance that has proven through research to protect against cirrhosis of the liver. Vitamin A is a deficiency found in most cancer patients.
Dandelion's are loaded with more carotenoids, than carrots, which are converted into vitamin A in the body.
Dandelion helps rid the body of excess salt and water which helps to lower high blood pressure. Inulin, is one of the major chemical in dandelion is used to strengthen the kidney and as a pancreatic acid and currently being studied for its ability to strengthen the immune system.
Most people prefer to take dandelion capsules. Dandelion extract can be taken mixed in juice or water. A combination of dandelion root, ginseng and ginger root can work wonders for people suffering with low blood sugar and works best when also maintaining a balanced diet. This special blend can be prepared from dried herbs or extracts. Suggested dose is one cup three times daily.
Dandelion is excellent for water retention, weight loss, anemia, arthritis, high blood pressure and a large variety of skin disorders.
If you are allergic you should always seek advice from your doctor before taking herbs or changing your dietary habits.
Published by Judy Kaelin
Retired with fifteen years experience in the Administrative Offices of a school district. She is interested in writing articles based on personal experience and research of health issues. She has an intere... View profile
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