Dandelion is a flowering plant that grows in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America (most of us know it as a weed) The dandelion’s roots and leaves are both used medicinally. All parts of the dandelion are edible, including the leaves, roots and flowers, and some parts are considered medicinal. The root is the part that helps cleanse the liver. Dandelion is also full of vitamins and nutrients, which promote Many healing properties.
Detox Liver & Kidney
Dandelion tea is a herbal detox to help cleanse your liver and kidneys. It can be taken on its own, or in combination with other herbs. Dandelion is diuretic, tonic and slightly aperient. It is a general stimulant to the system, but especially to the urinary organs, and is chiefly used in kidney and liver disorders.
Dissolve Kidney Stone
Dandelion root soothes inflammation and helps dissolve kidney stones. Drinking dandelion root tea continually during an attack can help break up and pass the kidney stone.
Fights Diabetes
Dandelion tea and juice help people with diabetes by stimulating the production of insulin from the pancreas and keeping blood sugar levels low. If our pancreas doesn’t produce proper amounts of insulin, or if our cells can’t properly process insulin, it results in diabetes.
Self-Destruct Cancer Cells
Dandelion tea containing dandelion root extract was shown to kill cancer cells. During the lab tests, researchers studied the effects of the dandelion tea formula on a number of commercially available leukemia cells. The team found that the dandelion tea caused cancer cells to destroy themselves, known as apoptosis.
Dandelion Tea Recipes
Dandelion Flower Tea Recipe
Ingredients:
8 Dandelion flowers
12 oz. Boiling water
Honey or sugar to taste
Instructions:
Pour boiling water over flowers and let steep for five minutes. Add honey or sugar.
Dandelion Root Tea Recipe
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. *roasted dandelion root
1/2 tsp. *minced, fresh ginger
1 cardamom seed
12 oz. Water
Honey or sugar to taste
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients except honey and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for five to ten minutes. Strain, add honey, and serve.
Additional Sources:
naturalhealth365.com, draxe.com, livestrong.com
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