Description
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a botanical rich in beta-carotene and potassium. In herbal medicine, dandelion is typically used for its appetite-stimulating, digestion-aiding, and laxative effects.
Dandelion leaves are a known diuretic (meaning they make you pee). As a diuretic, it can help with many health issues. It can lessen the symptoms of PMS. It can help lower blood pressure. Dandelion can even help aid in the treatment of congestive heart failure. It can also be used for short term weight loss (due to water weight), but using it as a diuretic for a long period of time isn’t recommended. Normally a diuretic causes potassium levels to drop because it flushes the potassium out with the urine. But due to Dandelions extremely high level of potassium, it’s able to keep potassium levels in the normal range.
Using 10-30 drops of Dandelion extract a day can give you the same health benefits as drinking 3 full cups of Dandelion tea. The easiest way is just to add a couple drops to your juice or water three times a day.
Herbal tinctures or extracts are a way to extract and preserve the medicinal qualities of plants. This tincture is alcohol free as it has a vegetable glycerine base.
Disclaimer: This statement and others about the use of herbs and healing oils have not been proven – herbology has been practiced for many years and the outcomes have all varied. Please do not think that this is a cure all for all. A Doctor should still be contacted in most medical conditions. Please use on a small area first to assure the user is not allergic to an ingredient.
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