General information:
The Dandelion has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries, on many continents. Native Americans were using Dandelion long before the discovery of America for a wide variety of ailments. The plant was somewhat of a panacea (cure for everything). New scientific evidence exists to substantiate these uses.

Research is reveling that the plants many constituents including Taraxacin, Taraxacoside, Inulin, Phenolic acids, Sesquiterpene lactones, Triterpenes, Coumarins, Catortenoids and Minerals, mainly Potassium and calcium, are very valuable in curing a number of disorders and illnesses.

Dandelion is very nutritious, having more vitamins and minerals than most vegetables; it has a long history of use as a food in many countries. The young leaves and flowers are eaten raw in salads, all leaves also cooked or boiled as a pot herb, flowers are often dipped in batter and fried, dried roots are used as a coffee substitute. Wine is made from fermented flowers said by some to be very flavorful and medicinal.

An infusion of the root encourages the steady elimination of toxins from the body. It is a powerful diuretic but does not deplete the body of potassium like many diuretics. The whole plant is used as a medicinal herb internally and externally. Having such medicinal qualities as antibacterial, antiviral, aperient, cholagogue, depurative, diuretic, hepatic, laxative, stomachic, tonic. Being used for the treatment of gall bladder, kidney and urinary disorders, gallstones, jaundice, cirrhosis, hypoglycemia, dyspepsia with constipation, oedema associated with high blood pressure and heart weakness, chronic joint and skin complaints, gout, eczema and acne…

Form & Weight: Organic, Dried, Cut, Half Pound

Herbs are potent and the medicinal use of herbs should be made with the consultation of a medical professional.

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