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Dandelion Surprises with
its Beneficial Properties
its Beneficial Properties
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Date:
05/07/2015 12:44
Issue Number
306
Tea made of the plant kills
cancer cells,
restores prowess and
purifies the blood
cancer cells,
restores prowess and
purifies the blood
Dandelion is a perennial herbaceous plant. It grows
everywhere and is easy to detect in its flowering period thanks to its bright
yellow colors. In springtime, when the human body has exhausted its vitamin stocks,
it provides a wonderful opportunity to replenish them.
It has a shortened stem and a well-developed root. Its
leaves are pinnately carved in the shape of a rosette. Growing out of the middle
is a bare and hollow stem, high between 5 to 30 cm. It ends with a flower [colored], golden yellow basket. Flowers
are tongue-shaped and the seeds are spindle-shaped, fitted with small kites [propeller-type].
Used for therapeutic purposes are both the leaves (cold
extract) and the flower baskets (infusion), and the roots (cold extracts,
infusions).
The above-ground parts of the plant are harvested at its flowering
in spring, and the roots are collected in August — September, when the flower
begins to fade, or [else]
in springtime – April and May – (for thyroid gland treatment). The autumn roots
are much richer in nutrients.
The foliage with the flowers are dried outdoors in the
shade, by spreading a thin layer and turning them often. Well dried, they have
a green color, with a slight purple hue.
The roots are to be carefully removed from the ground,
without disturbing their integrity, to be cleaned from dust and from the root
collar, to be washed with cold water and dried in the shade or else at a temperatures
up to 50 degrees Celsius. The dried roots no longer emit the typical dandelion white
juice and are light to dark brown, odorless, with a slightly bitter taste.
The plant is rich in vitamins, as well as in other
beneficial substances for man – taraxacin, ceril alcohol, lactocerol (in the
milky sap), rubber, inositol, choline, mannitol, tannins, saponins, organic
acids, resinous compounds, mucilage, triterpenes (taraxerol, taraxasterol and
pseudotaraxasterol), sterines, fats (4-9%) (glycerides of oleic, palmitic,
linoleic, cerotic and the like acids), proteins (12-15%).
Dandelion contains also many vitamins and minerals such
as B6, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium, folic acid
and magnesium.
The dried plant parts are stored in cardboard boxes or in
paper bags. The expiry date of the leaves with the flowers is 1 to 2 years, and
of the roots – up to 5 years.
Dandelion improves the gastrointestinal tract functioning,
has diuretic, diaphoretic, blood-cleansing and bactericidal action. It impacts
favorably the function of bile and liver, it reduces the bad cholesterol levels.
It has a general strengthening effect on the body; it is
recommended as a sedative and soporific means for nervous system disorders.
The intake of dandelion infusion restores powers,
improves metabolism, promotes the discharge of accumulated carcinogens,
enhances the function of the pancreas, increases insulin production.
Dandelion cleanses the blood; It has a blood-forming
action, activates the formation of leucocytes. It is recommended for lymph
nodes inflammation and for poisoning. In Antiquity it was taken internally as a
means of "bad" blood purification.
The juice of young dandelion leaves is used against
anemia (50-100 g per day for three weeks). With the same goal one can use infusion
of the plant roots.
The broad spectrum of dandelion's healing properties includes
also its beneficial impact on hypertension and atherosclerosis. It is also
effective in diseases of the kidney, dropsy, kidney stones, gout and rheumatism.
In case of joints problems it is used both internally and
externally - in the form of compresses.
It works also very well against allergies, as anti-fever means
and against tuberculosis.
Taking a tab with a decoction of the plant roots treats
eczema and other skin diseases. The juice of the plant is applied for treatment
of corns and warts, as well as in case of poisonous snakes' bites. The oil
extract of its roots is an excellent remedy for burns, sunburns included.
In Antiquity the white dandelion juice was used
extensively against infections and ocular organs' allergies. Thence its Latin
name Taraxacum, which, literally translated, means "eye irritation"
According to research done in 2010 in Japan, dandelion
tea kills cancer cells within the incredible 48 hours. Scientists discovered
that the plant roots "work" incomparably better than chemotherapy as
it kills only cancer cells that are cancer-degenerate without affecting the healthy
ones.
Folk Recipes
With Pilewort /dandelion/
Recipe 1 (to reduce the level of bad cholesterol in blood and in case
of absence of appetite):
1 cup crushed [cut in small pieces] dandelion roots are poured over by 1 cup boiling water. Allow to cool, then strain. Drink 1/4 cup 3 times a day 30 min. before meals.
1 cup crushed [cut in small pieces] dandelion roots are poured over by 1 cup boiling water. Allow to cool, then strain. Drink 1/4 cup 3 times a day 30 min. before meals.
Recipe 2 (to improve digestion):
2 tsp crushed dandelion roots are poured over by 1 cup cold water. Leave to soak for 8 hours and strain. Drink 1/4 cup 4 times a day before meals.
2 tsp crushed dandelion roots are poured over by 1 cup cold water. Leave to soak for 8 hours and strain. Drink 1/4 cup 4 times a day before meals.
Recipe 3 (against atherosclerosis):
Dry dandelion roots are ground in a coffee grinder. Take 1 tbsp 3 times a day. The taste is bitter, so do not chew but hold in the mouth and swallow only with the saliva that extracts the nutrients from the plant.
Dry dandelion roots are ground in a coffee grinder. Take 1 tbsp 3 times a day. The taste is bitter, so do not chew but hold in the mouth and swallow only with the saliva that extracts the nutrients from the plant.
Recipe 4 (in diseases of the liver, gall bladder, pain in the
joints and gout):
Fresh spring dandelion leaves are to be washed well with tepid water and placed in a colander, in order to completely strain the water. Then it is ground, pressed through dense tissue in order to drain their juice. It is mixed with water at a ratio of 1:1 and allowed to boil for 2-3 min. Take 1-3 tablespoons 3 times a day 20 min. before meals. The juice obtained can be stored in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Fresh spring dandelion leaves are to be washed well with tepid water and placed in a colander, in order to completely strain the water. Then it is ground, pressed through dense tissue in order to drain their juice. It is mixed with water at a ratio of 1:1 and allowed to boil for 2-3 min. Take 1-3 tablespoons 3 times a day 20 min. before meals. The juice obtained can be stored in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Recipe 5 (against fatigue, lack of appetite and for strengthening
vitality):
Make dandelion extract. Blooming flower baskets are bulked in a thin layer of about 1 cm in a fruit jar. Above it, put a layer of sugar of the same thickness. Then continue alternating petals and sugar until the jar is full. Then with a wooden pestle the jar content is pressed. This action begins the separation of juice. To facilitate this process, the mixture may be wet with a little water (25-30 ml). Once some place is freed, continue pressing the layers in the same manner. The juice is slightly bitter but has a pleasant taste. After a few pressings of the jar the final mixture can no longer be strained. It is added to tea, to various drinks or to salad [dressings], and one can only take 2 tbsp. 3-4 times a day.
Make dandelion extract. Blooming flower baskets are bulked in a thin layer of about 1 cm in a fruit jar. Above it, put a layer of sugar of the same thickness. Then continue alternating petals and sugar until the jar is full. Then with a wooden pestle the jar content is pressed. This action begins the separation of juice. To facilitate this process, the mixture may be wet with a little water (25-30 ml). Once some place is freed, continue pressing the layers in the same manner. The juice is slightly bitter but has a pleasant taste. After a few pressings of the jar the final mixture can no longer be strained. It is added to tea, to various drinks or to salad [dressings], and one can only take 2 tbsp. 3-4 times a day.
Recipe 6 (fluid retention and kidney problems):
1 tbsp dried leaves are brewed in 1 cup boiling water, quickly replace the lid and leave for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup in the morning and in the evening.
1 tbsp dried leaves are brewed in 1 cup boiling water, quickly replace the lid and leave for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup in the morning and in the evening.
Recipe 7 (against fatigue):
Roasted dandelion roots are mixed with jam [marmelade]. Take 1 tbsp before each meal for one week.
Roasted dandelion roots are mixed with jam [marmelade]. Take 1 tbsp before each meal for one week.
Recipe 8 (against cancer):
2 tbsp. crushed and mixed dry dandelion leaves and roots are boiled for 10 min. in 300 ml water. For treatment drink 2-3 cups daily.
2 tbsp. crushed and mixed dry dandelion leaves and roots are boiled for 10 min. in 300 ml water. For treatment drink 2-3 cups daily.
Dandelion
What Is It?
The word
“dandelion” derives from the French “dent de lion,” meaning lion’s tooth. The
jagged edges of the plant’s shiny, smooth leaves account for its
fierce-sounding name. In Europe the medicinal properties of this perennial
(Taraxacum officinale) are so prized that it is grown commercially, but in
North America dandelion is often dismissed as a bothersome weed. It wasn’t
always so, however. Wise minds at England’s Hudson Bay Company, which was
founded in 1670, made sure that employees in their Canadian outposts received
shipments of vitamin- and mineral-rich dandelion roots to supplement an
excessively meat-laden diet. Ordinary English settlers, too, planted dandelion
in their window boxes and herb gardens.
For centuries,
dandelion root has been regarded as an effective, gentle laxative. The roots
and leaves are most often used to treat liver conditions such as jaundice and
hepatitis, and to encourage normal digestion. The yellow flower also contains
beneficial compounds. In fact, all parts of the plant have high concentrations
of vitamin A, as well as choline, a B vitamin that stimulates the liver.
Dandelion is even being explored as a treatment for cancer and other
conditions.
Dandelion is sold
as a single-herb supplement, and is also available in combinations called
liver-complex or lipotropic (fat-metabolizing) formulas. Other ingredients in
these products that may benefit liver function include milk thistle, inositol,
hexaniacinate, methionine, and choline.
General Interaction
Dandelion may
intensify the blood sugar-lowering effect of the diabetes drug, glipizide. Use
with caution.
In high doses,
dandelion can increase the diuretic effect of loop diuretics such as bumetanide
and furosemide. This is also true for thiazide diuretics such as
hydrochlorothiazide and indapamide. Consult your doctor for guidance. Note: For
information on interactions with specific generic drugs, see our WholeHealth
Chicago Drug/Nutrient Interactions Chart.
Cautions
No serious
side effects have been associated with the use of dandelion. However, if taken
in large quantities (much more than commonly recommended) it may cause a skin
rash, diarrhea, heartburn, or stomach discomfort. Stop using the herb if these
reactions occur, and mention the problem to your doctor.
Don’t take
dandelion if your doctor has advised you that you have a gallbladder problem, a
blockage or inflammation of the bile duct, or an obstruction of the bowel
(often signaled by persistent constipation or lack of bowel movements). Also,
don’t use dandelion during an acute gallstone attack; this requires
professional medical treatment.
Because of
dandelion’s diuretic effect, women who are pregnant or breast-feeding may want
to avoid it.
Don’t pluck the
dandelions you find growing in a lawn and use them medicinally; the flowers
absorb fertilizers used to stimulate lawn growth. Get them at a health-food
store that can verify that the flower was grown in organic, untreated soil.
Use dandelion
for no longer than six weeks at a time.
Ailments-Dosage
Anemia 1 tsp. fresh juice or tincture
with water twice a dayConstipation 1 cup dandelion root tea 3 times a day
Gallstones 400 mg freeze-dried herb or 1 tsp. liquid extract twice a day
Dandelion Greens: All parts of the dandelion are
edible and have medicinal and culinary uses. It has long been used as a liver
tonic and diuretic.
In addition, the roots contain inulin and levulin, starch-like substances that
may help balance blood sugar, as well as bitter taraxacin, which stimulates
digestion. Dandelion roots can be harvested during any frost-free period of the
year and eaten raw, steamed, or even dried, roasted and ground into a coffee
substitute.
