Health Benefits of Dandelion
Cardiovascular System
Dandelion (root) purifies the Blood by straining and filtering toxins and wastes from the bloodstream.
Dandelion improves Blood Circulation.
Helps in Anaemia.
Improves high Cholesterol.
Digestive System
Dandelion stimulates the flow of Bile by causing an increase in Bile production in the Liver and increasing the flow of Bile to the Gallbladder: research
Dandelion increases the body’s secretion of Bile by over 50%.
Dandelion alleviates Colitis.
Dandelion Root alleviates Constipation.
Dandelion stimulates the release of stored Bile from the Gallbladder (i.e. it functions as a cholagogue).
Dandelion alleviates Gallstones (due to its ability to facilitate the flow of Bile).
For loss of appetite and feelings of fullness and flatulence.
Excretory System
Dandelion (tea) alleviates ailments of the Kidneys and functions as a cleanser for the Kidneys. Dandelion (tea) facilitates the elimination of Toxins from the body via the Kidneys and aids in Kidney stones.
Immune System
Dandelion (greens used as a poultice) is a traditional treatment for Breast Cancer.
Dandelion (root) stimulates the Spleen.
Metabolism
Dandelion helps to regulate Blood Sugar (due to the Inulin content of Dandelion).
Dandelion alleviates Diabetes Mellitus (by regulating Blood Sugar levels).
Dandelion (root) is regarded as one of the best remedies for the Liver:
Dandelion (root) alleviates congestion of the Liver. Dandelion (root) reduces the severity of Hepatitis (primarily due to its Inulin content).
Dandelion alleviates Jaundice.
Dandelion alleviates Obesity by causing weight loss by its diuretic qualities and improves fat metabolism.
Used in Menstrual problems.
Musculoskeletal System
Dandelion leaves alleviate the symptoms of Arthritis.
Dandelion (root) alleviates Rheumatism.
Dandelion (root) cleanses Skin Blemishes in Eczema
Dandelion (milk from summer Dandelions applied topically and covered with elastoplast) alleviates Warts.
Psoriasis and Acne.
Respiratory System.
Promotes discharge of mucous through its expectorant action.
Water & Water Balance
Dandelion alleviates Edema (it functions as a diuretic).
Dosage
Most herbalists recommend 3 – 20 grams of Dandelion per day for therapeutic purposes.
Unless otherwise prescribed: 4–10 g of cut herb three times daily for infusions, as well as for liquid preparations for internal use.