Taraxacum offinale
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Dandelion root is one of the most potent liver tonic herbs, making it helpful for inflammation and congestion of the liver. It assists with liver stress from lifestyle factors such as alcohol, coffee and drug use, making it an ideal hangover remedy.
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Dandelion root is one of the most potent liver tonic herbs, making it helpful for inflammation and congestion of the liver. It assists with liver stress from lifestyle factors such as alcohol, coffee and drug use, making it an ideal hangover remedy.
Dandelion assists healing from chronic and acute liver conditions such as hepatitis and cirrhosis. This herb is also used as a blood purifier, as it aids the liver in removing toxins from the blood. Dandelion is considered a specific aid for hypoglycemia, with maximum benefit derived when taken with ginseng and ginger. When roasted it makes an ideal caffeine-free coffee substitute.
Dandelion leaf is an extremely effective diuretic and also an excellent natural source of potassium (making it a more balanced remedy that other diuretics). It also stimulates liver function, and is a great digestive bitter. The leaves have traditionally been used as a spring cleanser and blood purifier. It is recommended to clear stagnancy and cool the body.
Common Uses
Alcohol & Drug Recovery, Appetite Stimulant, Breast Health, Colon Cleansing, Constipation, Detoxification, Digestion, Digestive Complaints, Gallstones, Gallbladder, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Gout, Hangover, Harm Reduction from Cannabis, Harm Reduction from Opiates/Alcohol, Hormonal Balancing, Indigestion, Jaundice, Liver Health, Menopause, Menstrual Complaints, Nicotine & Drug Withdrawal, Oedema, PMS, Prostatitis, Psoriasis, Skin Conditions, Skin Health, Teenage Acne, High Cholesterol, and Cholesterol.Herbal Actions
Bitter Tonic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatic, Laxative, Tonic, Choleretic, and Hepatoprotector.Precautions
People with an allergy to the Asteraceae or Daisy family may have a mild reaction to dandelion. Caution if gallstones are present and avoid in gallbladder obstruction.
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References
David Hoffman (2003), Medical Herbalism, pp. 587-589
Matthew Wood (2008), The Earthwise Herbal, pp. 478-483
David Hoffman (1995), The New Holistic Herbal, p.196
Michael Tierra (1998), The Way of Herbs, p.129