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Herbs ~ DANDELION (Taraxacum officinale)
Known mostly as a persistent and prolific weed in the United States, dandelion is grown commercially in Europe.Its leaves and roots are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and its active ingredients are particularly useful for treating digestive and liver problems.
| COMMON USES |
WHAT IT IS |
FOUND IN HERBALIFE PRODUCTS
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- Bolsters the liver; useful during cases of hepatitis (liver inflammation) and jaundice.
- Aids digestion by stimulating release of bile from the liver and gallbladder; may help prevent gallstones.
- Helps treat endometriosis.
| Dandelion grows wild throughout much of the world and is cultivated in parts of Europe for medicinal uses.closely related to chicory, this perennial plant can grow a foot high; its spatula-shaped leaves are shiny, hairless, and deeply toothed. the solitary yellow flower blooms from much of the growing season, opening at daybreak and closing at dusk and in wet weather (some cultures have used dandelions to signal the approach of rain).after the flower matures, the plant forms a puffball of seeds that are dispersed by the wind (or by playful children).Supplements usually contain the root (which is tapered and sweet tasting) or leaves, though the whole plant and flowers are also valued for their healing properties. | |
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WHAT IT DOES |
FACTS AND TIPS
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- Capsule
- Liquid/Tincture
- Fresh or dried herb/Tea
- Tablet
| Folk healers have long prescribed dandelion for liver and digestive problems.Because its various active ingredients enhance the performance of the liver, this herb is useful for a wide range of disorders.
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- To make dandelion tea, use the dried chopped root or leaves of the dandelion.Pour a cup of very hot water over 1 or 2 teaspoons of the herb and allow it to steep for about 15 minutes.The tea can be blended with other herbs, such as licorice, and sweetened with honey.
- Dandelion is a healthful and nutritious food or beverage.The leaves and the flowers are quite tasty when steamed like spinach, and the pleasantly bitter greens make a tangy addition to salads.a juice can be extracted from the leaves, and the root can be roasted and used to brew a beverage that substitutes for coffee (without the stimulant effects).
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| CAUTION! |
MAJOR BENEFITS |
DID YOU KNOW
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- Dandelion should not be used during acute attacks of gallstones.Seek professional medical attention.
- Reminder: If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.
| Studies of dandelion's beneficial effects on the liver have shown that the herb increases the production and flow of bile 9adigestive aid) from the liver and gallbladder, helping to treat such conditions as gallstones, jaundice, and hepatitis.It is thought that the plant's positive effect on various liver functions is probably related to its content of the B vitamin choline. Dandelion is sometimes mixed with other nutritional supplements that bolster liver function, including milk thistle, black radish, celandine, beet leaf, fringe tree bark, inositol, methionine, choline, or others.such combinations are usually sold as liver or lipotropic ("fat-metabolizing") formulas in health-food stores. Because it improves liver function, dandelion 9in combination with other liver-strengthening nutrients) may be effective for relieving the pain and other symptoms of endometriosis.It also enhances the ability of the liver to remove excess estrogen from the body, thereby helping to restore a healthy balance of hormones in women who are afflicted with these disorders.
| Dandelion was introduced to the New World by the first English settlers, who grew it in window boxes and herb gardens.Hudson's Bay Company, founded in 1670, exported dandelion roots to its Canadian outposts to supplement the high-meat diet of its employees. |
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS |
GUIDELINES FOR USE
| | Dandelion has no serious side effects.In large doses, it may cause skin rash, upset stomach, or diarrhea.Stop using it if this happens, and discuss the reaction with your doctor. | Dandelion root acts as a mild laxative, so a tea made from it may provide a gentle remedy for constipation.The herb may also enhance the body's ability to absorb iron from either food or supplements, which may help combat some cases of anemia.Some studies also indicate that dandelion may be of value in treating cancer.The Japanese have patented a freeze-dried extract of dandelion root to use against tumors; the Chinese are employing dandelion extracts in fighting breast cancer (a treatment supported by positive effects in animal studies).But additional studies need to be conducted in humans to determine the herb's true effectiveness against specific types of cancer. As for other medical application, studies have found that dandelion can lower blood sugar levels in animals, suggesting it may have some role to play in the treatment of diabetes.It may also have some diuretic effects, so it is sometimes given for waterretentionn and bloating.
| Drink fresh dandelion juice or liquid extract with water; take pills containing dandelion root extract with or without food.No adverse effects have been reported in pregnant or nursing women, though dandelion preparations may have diuretic effects, so this group of women may want to avoid the herb.
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