Description
Approximately 2 Cups
The dandelion is a commonly used herbal remedy. It is especially effective and valuable as a diuretic because it contains high levels of potassium salts and therefore can replace the potassium that is lost from the body when diuretics are used[238]. All parts of the plant, but especially the root, are slightly aperient, cholagogue, depurative, strongly diuretic, hepatic, laxative, stomachic and tonic.
Primary Therapeutic Properties of Dandelion Leaf
- Anti Inflammatory
- Aperient
- Cholagogue
- Depurative
- Diuretic
- Hepatic
- Hypoglycemic
- Laxative
- Stomachic
- Tonic
- Warts
- Therapeutic Index
Constituents: Sesquiterpene lactones, triterpene steroids (sitosterin, stigmasterin, phytosterin), phenolic acids, polysaccharides (inc. inulin), carotenoids, protein, sugars, pectin, choline, vitamins [the vitamin A content is higher than in carrots; 14,000 iu/ 100 g raw leaves], minerals, bitter principle (taraxacin, taraxacerin), inulin.
How to Use Dandelion Leaf
Leaf decoction: 4-10 g/day (See Detox Tea)
Tincture: (1:5) of root and/or leaf, 3-5 ml TID (See Detox Me Tincture)
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Details
Botanical Name: |
Taraxacum officinale |
Specific Precautions: |
People with an inflamed or infected gallbladder, or blocked bile ducts, should avoid using dandelion before talking with your heath practitioner. |
Organic: |
YES |
