Herbs
Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinal)
| A.K.A.: |
Lion's Tooth, Priest's Crown, Puffball |
| Part Used: |
Leaves and Roots |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Antacid, Blood Purifier, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatic, Lithotriptic, Purgative (mild), Stomachic |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Fructose (root), Glucose (root), Magnesium, Manganese, Nutritive Salts (all), Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamins A, B-complex, C and Zinc |
| Primary Uses: |
Acne, Anemia, Arthritis, Asthma, Blisters, Blood Impurities, Blood Pressure (high), Cholesterol/high, Fatigue, Gallbladder Problems, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Kidney Problems, Liver Disorders, PMS, Weight-related conditions |
| Secondary Uses: |
Age Spots, Bronchitis, Constipation, Corns, Cramps/intestinal, Dermatitis, Diabetes, Eczema, Fever, Gas, Gastric Disorders, Gout, Hemorrhage, Indigestion, Infections, Metabolism/slow, Pancreas, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Skin Conditions, Spleen Ailments, Ulcers, Warts |
The dandelion is a great herb for building the blood and helping with anemia. It promotes circulation, strengthens the arteries, restores gastric juices after severe vomiting, and reduces cholesterol levels.
Dandelion is also used as a diuretic and for diabetes. It has the ability to cleanse obstructions and stimulate the liver to detoxify poisons.
Dandelion is also used to heal connective tissue and stop degeneration.
- Known for including the flow of the bile from the liver. It is so effective that the first stages of cirrhosis of the liver, have been known to be alleviated by consistent use.
- Excellent natural source of potassium. It is an ideally balanced diuretic that can be safely used when such an action is needed.
- Used as a high nutrient food. It has been used for calcium deficiencies and is a valuable survival food.
- The juice of the stem, when broken can be used to treat warts. Used daily for about a week, it will dry them up. It is also used to treat acne, blisters and corns.
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