Dandelion Root Loose Tea 50g-1000g

Please note the average size may vary from batch to batch.

Dandelion – Taraxacum officinale

Parts used: Root and leaves

The root is collected in May, June, and autumn.

Young leaves are gathered in spring.

Both are dried for use in infusions, drinkable extracts and capsules.

Constituents

The root and leaves are rich in fructose and inulin and also contain bitter principles (sesquiterpene lactones), phenol acids and sterols. The leaves also contain flavonoids, potassium salts and coumarins.

Medical uses

The bitter principles give dandelion strong diuretic powers the old English name for it was 'piss-a-bed’.

Dandelion is therefore widely used to stimulate urination in cases of water retention, kidney disorders, cellulite and obesity. It also contains potassium to replace that which is lost when urine production is increased. In addition, the root is also diuretic and a mild laxative.

Animal studies have confirmed the diuretic effects of dandelion. The sterols in the leaves also act on the gall bladder and liver, and stimulate the secretion and excretion of bile, all of which can help to cleanse the body of toxins and waste matter.

Because of this, preparations made from dandelion leaves are given to help to dissolve gallstones, and are believed to be beneficial for skin problems and rheumatism.

In an exciting new development, animal studies in 2001 demonstrated that a herbal preparation containing dandelion could lower blood sugar levels, suggesting its potential for treating diabetes.

Preparation and dosage:

For internal use

To treat kidney disorders, kidney stones, gallstones, water retention, cellulite, obesity

Infusion: Put 1 sachet (root or leaves) into 1 cup of boiling water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 cups a day, 1 hour after each of the two main meals.

Drinkable extract: Take as directed after the midday meal.

Capsule: (300mg) 1, three times a day with water.

IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, CONSULT A DOCTOR

CAUTIONS:

-Always seek advice from a medical herbalist before using any dandelion preparation to treat gallstones.

-Do not use to improve the secretion of bile without consulting a doctor, as the problem may be a serious blockage of the bile duct. for which dandelion must not be used.                                                          

                                                                                                                       “Reader’s Digest: Nature’s Medicines”

Country of origin Ukraine

Please note the item will be vacuum packed using food grade packaging.