Dandelion is a medicinal plant, also known as Love-of-men, Táxaco or Pint, much used to treat problems in the kidneys and liver.
Its scientific name is Taraxacum officinalis and can be purchased at natural products stores, drugstores and some free trade shows.
What Dandelion Is For
Dandelion is used to help treat liver diseases, biliary tract problems, hemorrhoids, gout, rheumatism, skin problems, kidney problems and diabetes.
Properties of Dandelion
The properties of Dandelion include its anti-inflammatory, diuretic and appetite-stimulating action.
How to use Dandelion
The used parts of Dandelion are its roots and leaves for making tea, poultices or syrups, for example.
- Dandelion tea to drop: put 15 g of leaves and roots in 250 ml of boiling water and let it stand for 10 minutes. Then strain and drink 2 to 3 times a day.
- Dandelion poultice for rheumatism: put 3 tablespoons of Dandelion leaves in 500 ml of water and boil for 5 minutes. Then crush the mixture, spread on the clean linen cloth and apply on the sore joint.
In addition, fresh leaves of Dandelion can be used to supplement salads.
Side Effects of Dandelion
The side effects of Dandelion include heartburn and diarrhea when consumed in excess.
Contraindications of Dandelion
Dandelion is contraindicated for patients with uncontrolled hypertension, esophagitis or hiatal hernia. In pregnancy, its use should only be done under medical indication.
