The Benefits of Dandelion Root
Dandelion root has many health and economic benefits. Dandelion root
is readily available in Spring. Because of the way the perennial weed,
dandelion, grows, the roots are biggest and are storing the most energy
and nutrients in Spring before flowering.
Dandelion root is easy to obtain. Simply dig out dandelion plants in
Spring, digging deep to get the most root attached to the plant.
Dandelion roots can grow to more than two feet long below the surface
of the soil. An inauspicious dandelion plant may have a giant tap root
below the surface.
Wash the dandelion root, roast it, and use it as a coffee substitute or as an addition to coffee.
Dandelion root contains several nutrients, including potassium.
Potassium, along with dandelion's diuretic effect on the body, makes
dandelion root particularly helpful for women dealing with PMS
symptoms. Dandelion root, added to coffee or used as a coffee
substitute, has been shown to lessen abdominal and back pain during PMS
and lessen the time and heaviness of the monthly flow.
Dandelion root
is also very good for the liver and kidneys because of its diuretic
effect. While cleansing the body of toxins, dandelion root also
provides essential nutrients to the body as well. Dark circles around
the eyes are connected to lower functionality of the liver and
kidneys. Because of dandelion root's positive impact on the functions
of the liver and kidneys, ingesting dandelion root on a regular basis
can cause dark circles around the eyes to fade, even dissapear.
Because of dandelion root's diuretic effect on the body, it has been
prescribed for weight loss for some time in Europe. In one study,
laboratory animals were shown to have lost 30% of their body mass after
being given dandelion root tinctures for one month.
Dandelion root has a stimulating effect similar to caffiene and has a distinct but not overpowering taste.
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I love dandelion root for getting rid of bloat! Usually, I drink it as a tea. But I am intrigued by the idea of using it as "coffee." I am going to look into this more! Thanks for the inspiration!
thnaks for this useful info.
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