Call it Irish Daisy or Lion’s tooth dandelion is a gift from nature. It is a great idea to have the herb planted in your backyard as it has a number of health benefits.
The flowers and the buds of the plant form a known part of Chinese and Korean cuisine with their diuretic and antitumor properties. The leaves of the plant are store houses of vitamins (A, C and K) along with minerals like calcium, potassium, iron and manganese. They also contain fair amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fiber. A great stimulant to liver and kidneys, dandelion works as a general tonic for overall health.
Dandelion is a mild laxative that can purge your body from cholesterol and enhance your metabolism. Occasional use of dandelion in your diet can help elevate the rate of urination and thus detoxify your system. Not only for the bladder, dandelions are good for your spleen, pancreas, stomach and intestines as well. It further alleviates skin problems while also preventing gall stones.
Try dandelion tea as a remarkable substitute for coffee in the morning. By doing so you can stop your coffee cravings, prevent the side effects of caffeine and have an energetic morning. Remember, you can also flush away any excessive fat with a daily cup of dandelion tea.At least 4% of your urine is fat. So the more you urinate the more fat is thrown out from your body. Dandelion infusion taken after dinner is a great aid to digestive system. It also increases bile flow and in turn aid fat metabolism.
Diabetic patients can benefit with dandelion as dandelion increases urine and elimination of more sugar through urine. As it is a great aid to the kidneys, dandelion serves to avoid renal problems in diabetic patients.
Dandelion leaves, roots or flowers are used for medicinal purposes. Plant a dandelion weed in your garden and use the fresh leaves for best results. Take 1 to 2 teaspoonful of dried leaves or tear 6 fresh leaves into strips before you put them into hot water. Leave for a few minutes, strain it and take the tea 3 times daily. Add honey or sweeteners according to your choice. Try dandelion greens in your salads as well.
Ask your doctor about making dandelion a part of your daily diet to achieve weight loss and good general health!
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