Dandelion

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Dandelion

TRADITIONAL USES: Herbalists turn to dandelion for its ability to

enhance the efficiency of the body's eliminative and detoxifying

functions. Used as a tonic, blood purifier, for liver dysfunction,

constipation, inflammatory skin conditions and frequent urination.

Classification: Bitter herb. Cool energy.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) is a member of the sunflower

family, native to Europe and naturalized in North America. Its name

is a corruption of the French Dents de lion, meaning teeth of the

lion. Although gardeners consider it a nuisance, Herbalists consider

the plant one of the most nutrient-rich in the plant kingdom. The

whole plant is edible, the flowers being used to make wine, the

leaves boiled like spinach or added to salad, the roots as a

vegetable and as a coffee substitute. The herb is a source of

potassium, sodium, phosphorus and iron. The leaves are a richer

source of vitamin A than carrots and contain some amounts of vitamins

B, C and D. (Nature's sunshine)

Millions have found Dandelion nutritionally valuable to promote a

healthy liver, thereby helping to detoxify the body of harmful

substances.

Dandelion is a natural source of protein and is rich in Vitamins B,

c, and E, plus potassium, calcium and sodium, with trace amounts of

iron, Phosphorous, nickel, cobalt, tin, copper and zinc.

Dandelion offers 14,000 international units (IU) of Vitamin A per 100

grams, as compared to only 11,000 IU for carrots.

Dandelion Root is one of the most popular liver tonics. The bitter

qualities of dandelion also stimulate digestion.

Dandelion Leaf is the perfect, powerful diuretic. Instead of

stripping your body of potassium like diuretic drugs do, dandelion

leaf actually provides natural potassium to your body as it cleanses.

(The Herbalist, Spring 1997)

FACTS: Dandelion is a natural diuretic and digestive aid. Its high

mineral conent may help prevent iron-deficiency anemia. This herb

also reduces high blood pressure, probably due to its diuretic

action. Dandelion is rich in potassium, which works with sodium to

regulate the body's water balance and normalize heart rhythms. This

vital mineral is often flushed from the body by synthetic diuretics.

Dandelion enhances liver and gallbladder function and has

traditionally been used by herbal healers to treat liver disorders

such as jaundice (a condition caused by an excess amount of bile in

the blood). Dandelion is rich in lecithin, a substance researchers

believe may protect against cirrhosis of the liver.

CHINESE FACTS: Since the seventh century, the Chinese have known

about the antibacterial properties of the juice of this flower.

Dandelion tea ia popular treatment for upper respiratory infections

and is sold in many health food stores. Drink 1 cup daily. (Earl

Mindell's, Herb Bible)

MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES---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.

Dandelion is not only official but is used in many patent medicines.

Not being poisonous, quite big doses of its preparations may be

taken. Its beneficial action is best obtained when combined with

other agents. (Botanical)

By enhancing bile flow from the liver, Dandelion helps support proper

digestion and absorption of polysoluble substances and vitamins. And

being rich in vitamins and minerals, Dandelion can also nutritionally

help support kidney, pancreas and spleen health. (Spectramin)

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> Dandelion root is a powerful diuretic.

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wonderful article. who's it by?deuteronomy2929 <deuteronomy2929@...> wrote: Here's one of the articles I have on dandelion....DandelionTRADITIONAL USES: Herbalists turn to dandelion for its ability to enhance the efficiency of the body's eliminative and detoxifying functions. Used as a tonic, blood purifier, for liver dysfunction, constipation, inflammatory skin conditions and frequent urination. Classification: Bitter herb. Cool energy.Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) is a member of the sunflower family, native to Europe and naturalized in North America. Its name is a

corruption of the French Dents de lion, meaning teeth of the lion. Although gardeners consider it a nuisance, Herbalists consider the plant one of the most nutrient-rich in the plant kingdom. The whole plant is edible, the flowers being used to make wine, the leaves boiled like spinach or added to salad, the roots as a vegetable and as a coffee substitute. The herb is a source of potassium, sodium, phosphorus and

iron. The leaves are a richer source of vitamin A than carrots and contain some amounts of vitamins B, C and D. (Nature's sunshine)Millions have found Dandelion nutritionally valuable to promote a healthy liver, thereby helping to detoxify the body of harmful substances.Dandelion is a natural source of protein and is rich in Vitamins B, c, and E, plus potassium, calcium and sodium, with trace amounts of iron, Phosphorous, nickel, cobalt, tin, copper and zinc. Dandelion offers 14,000 international units (IU) of Vitamin A per 100 grams, as compared to only 11,000 IU for carrots. Dandelion Root is one of the most popular liver tonics. The bitter qualities of dandelion also stimulate digestion.Dandelion Leaf is the perfect, powerful diuretic. Instead of stripping your body of potassium like diuretic drugs do, dandelion leaf actually provides natural potassium to your body as it cleanses. (The Herbalist, Spring

1997) FACTS: Dandelion is a natural diuretic and digestive aid. Its high mineral conent may help prevent iron-deficiency anemia. This herb also reduces high blood pressure, probably due to its diuretic action. Dandelion is rich in potassium, which works with sodium to regulate the body's water balance and normalize heart rhythms. This vital mineral is often flushed from the body by synthetic diuretics.

Dandelion enhances liver and gallbladder function and has traditionally been used by herbal healers to treat liver disorders such as jaundice (a condition caused by an excess amount of bile in the blood). Dandelion is rich in lecithin, a substance researchers believe may protect against cirrhosis of the liver. CHINESE FACTS: Since the seventh century, the Chinese have known about the antibacterial properties of the juice of this flower. Dandelion tea ia popular treatment for upper respiratory infections and is sold in many health food stores. Drink 1 cup daily. (Earl Mindell's, Herb Bible)MEDICINAL ACTION AND USES---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. Dandelion is not only official but is used in many patent medicines. Not being poisonous, quite big doses of its preparations may be taken. Its beneficial action is best obtained when combined with other agents. (Botanical)By enhancing bile flow from the liver, Dandelion helps support proper digestion and absorption of polysoluble substances and vitamins. And being rich in vitamins and minerals, Dandelion can also nutritionally help support kidney, pancreas and spleen health. (Spectramin)>> Dandelion root is a powerful diuretic.

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Hi Angie,

I have no idea whe initially wrote this. It is in my health database,

and I have added and subtracted to and from it multiple times as I get

more info.

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> wonderful article. who's it by?