Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 --- In gallstones , " ccordell1 " <cscordell@m...> wrote: > remember, grain of salt), that it is specific for gallstones, but > don't take it if you have gallstones unless directed by a doctor. > Well, we'll see if that is good advice or not in the next few Hello csc, I suspect the reason for the caution for people with gallstones is that it possibly can overstimulate the the gall bladder---otherwise it makes " no sense " to me---dandelion is very beneficial to the liver/gallbladder---infact---Dandelion---I " love " it! especially the fresh young greens in a salad! YUM! Can't wait for spring! Bring on the dandelions! lol Doesn't sound very good, but with the right dressing it's amazing and a wonderful energy tonic---I would make this for raw food potlucks and would be gone as fast as I put it out! lol Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 > Hi, > The dandelion thing, > include dandelion leaves in your salads. Yummy! Great idea. I wish I thought of that! We get so focused some times that we don't see the bigger picture! Thanks! csc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 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) Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ www.onegrp.com/?mamanott organic cosmetics http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 All the stuff about not taking anything that would increase bile flow is to try and minimize the chances of stimulating the contraction of the gallbladder. In order to either flush, soften or dissolve stones and crud in the gallbladder, you have to increase bile flow. While trying to prevent an attack you may exacerbate the problem. You cannot flush the toilet if you turn the water off. ----- Original Message ----- From: Traci<mailto:tracic@...> gallstones <mailto:gallstones > Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 9:40 AM Subject: Dandelion I know that dandelion is really good for the liver and the pancreas. I believe it is also good for gallstones, but I have a book that says not to take dandelion if you have gallstones because it increases bile flow. Why is that a bad thing? What do you all think about dandelion? I have someone bringing me a bunch tomorrow and I thought it would be great to make a tea with a few times a day. Traci Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Happy moments, PRAISE GOD. Difficult moments, SEEK GOD. Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD Painful moments, TRUST GOD. Every moment, THANK GOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Hi Traci, I am far from being knowledgeable on gallstones...however, I have had them since I am child. Aside from my chinese herbalist, I also visit with a naturopath. His recommendations are: dandelion and chamomile tea, artichoke extract and turmeric. I think it is a combination that is supposed to dissolve/pass. Because of thyroid issues, I normally stick to the chinese herbalist as he works on both at the same time through teas. However, I can honestly say that while I was just taking the naturopath's advice, I was also doing great! Have a great day! Original Message: ----------------- From: Traci tracic@... Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:40:52 -0500 gallstones Subject: Dandelion I know that dandelion is really good for the liver and the pancreas. I believe it is also good for gallstones, but I have a book that says not to take dandelion if you have gallstones because it increases bile flow. Why is that a bad thing? What do you all think about dandelion? I have someone bringing me a bunch tomorrow and I thought it would be great to make a tea with a few times a day. Traci Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Happy moments, PRAISE GOD. Difficult moments, SEEK GOD. Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD Painful moments, TRUST GOD. Every moment, THANK GOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 What did you mean when you said >>>> While trying to prevent an attack you may exacerbate the problem.>>>>>>>> So does that mean the dandelion would be good or bad? -----Original Message----- From: gallstones [mailto:gallstones ] On Behalf Of Dave Shelden Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 1:02 PM gallstones Subject: Re: Dandelion All the stuff about not taking anything that would increase bile flow is to try and minimize the chances of stimulating the contraction of the gallbladder. In order to either flush, soften or dissolve stones and crud in the gallbladder, you have to increase bile flow. While trying to prevent an attack you may exacerbate the problem. You cannot flush the toilet if you turn the water off. ----- Original Message ----- From: Traci<mailto:tracic@...> gallstones <mailto:gallstones > Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 9:40 AM Subject: Dandelion I know that dandelion is really good for the liver and the pancreas. I believe it is also good for gallstones, but I have a book that says not to take dandelion if you have gallstones because it increases bile flow. Why is that a bad thing? What do you all think about dandelion? I have someone bringing me a bunch tomorrow and I thought it would be great to make a tea with a few times a day. Traci Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Happy moments, PRAISE GOD. Difficult moments, SEEK GOD. Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD Painful moments, TRUST GOD. Every moment, THANK GOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Bile is a very important digestive secretion as well as the medium for the elimination of toxins through the liver and alimentary canal. It is supposed to be fluid in nature. The gall bladders job is to store some of it and to concentrate it but stones are not supposed to form. when stones form, there is an imbalance of the major components; lipids (fats including cholesterol), lecithin, aqueous fluids, and bile salts (bile acids and some minerals). If you withhold all fats, you will decrease flow, and that flow that is will become thicker. If you attempt to withhold the manufacture and release of bile from the liver and therefore the gallbladder, the bile will become thicker and " drier " . So, while reducing the chances of an immediate acute attack, you may be making the long term problem worse by withholding flow. This is why the flushes work: A bucket of oil is quite stimulating to the production and release of bile. The standard medical viewpoint is withhold all fats (so you do not stimulate the production and release and therefore the supposed increased chance of an attack), but the standard medical viewpoint is also go straight to the surgeon and cut the offending body part out. Classic for people who go on a low fat diet to lose weight (and they are successful) to develop gallstones in the process. Dandelion is an excellent liver and gallbladder herb. It is going to stimulate the production and release of bile. That is great as long as it does not stimulate an attack. There is no good or bad here. If you look in the archives you will see many discussions on this issue. Dale (one of the moderators) for instance would probably advise the slathering on of quality fats (for most people) in order to help in the healing process. I started writing here per his request. He had severe attacks. I can be witness to his quality fats consumption and lack of gallbladder problems. Is there a risk of stimulating an attack with dandelion? Absolutely. Is dandelion a wonderful herb for gallbladder disease? Absolutely. If you withhold quality fats while taking it you may increase the risk because of the above factors. Another thing to consider is the fact that your child's nervous system is developing too. Your brain is about 80% lecithin and other lipids, and the myelin sheath surrounding your nerves are made out of fats. The middle portion of your cell membranes is guess what? Yep... Unlearning all the garbage we have been fed about fats is crucial to not being fed all the garbage (damaged fats, processed carbs, etc.). Remember how butter was so bad for you up until just a couple of years ago? Margarine was the healthy alternative. Made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil and loaded with trans fats. Well, even the money of the processed food industry is no longer enough to continue the deadly lie. New York is in the middle of passing legislation as we speak to outlaw trans fats in restaurants (page 2 of the Seattle Times today). We can all expect the rest of the government regulatory agencies to follow (even though they do not want to). KFC is cutting trans fats in order to comply (and it is not the Colonel's recipe anymore). I am not recommending dandelion or fat and oil consumption, just trying to shed some light on these factors. You need to become aware of the processes that are going on and make the best decision for you. Always, in all ways, -Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: Traci<mailto:tracic@...> gallstones <mailto:gallstones > Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 11:33 AM Subject: RE: Dandelion What did you mean when you said >>>> While trying to prevent an attack you may exacerbate the problem.>>>>>>>> So does that mean the dandelion would be good or bad? -----Original Message----- From: gallstones <mailto:gallstones > [mailto:gallstones <mailto:gallstones >] On Behalf Of Dave Shelden Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 1:02 PM gallstones <mailto:gallstones > Subject: Re: Dandelion All the stuff about not taking anything that would increase bile flow is to try and minimize the chances of stimulating the contraction of the gallbladder. In order to either flush, soften or dissolve stones and crud in the gallbladder, you have to increase bile flow. While trying to prevent an attack you may exacerbate the problem. You cannot flush the toilet if you turn the water off. ----- Original Message ----- From: Traci<mailto:tracic@...<mailto:tracic@...>> To: gallstones <mailto:gallstones ><mailto:gallstones@\ <mailto:gallstones >> Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 9:40 AM Subject: Dandelion I know that dandelion is really good for the liver and the pancreas. I believe it is also good for gallstones, but I have a book that says not to take dandelion if you have gallstones because it increases bile flow. Why is that a bad thing? What do you all think about dandelion? I have someone bringing me a bunch tomorrow and I thought it would be great to make a tea with a few times a day. Traci Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Happy moments, PRAISE GOD. Difficult moments, SEEK GOD. Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD Painful moments, TRUST GOD. Every moment, THANK GOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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