Health Benefits of Dandelion

Scientific name: Taraxacum Officinale
Other names: Dandelion, Blowball, Canker Wort, Irish Daisy, Lion’s Tooth
Part used: Top Part Of Plant

Origins & Properties

They are native to Eurasia and North and South America, and two species, T. Officinale and T. Erythrospermum, are found as weeds worldwide.

Dandelion as a medicine was first mentioned in the works of the Arabian physicians of the tenth and eleventh centuries, who speak of it as a sort of wild Endive, under the name of Taraxcacon.

Common Uses

The herb has been used for centuries to treat jaundice and the yellowing of the skin that comes with liver dysfunction, cirrhosis, hepatitis, and liver disease.

Liver function isn’t the only use of this nutritious plant, it is also used to treat infections, swelling, water retention, breast problems, gallbladder problems, pneumonia, and viruses.

Benefits

Protect bones: Avoids calcium deficiency
Cleanses liver: Aids digestive system and cleanses the liver
Fight diabetes: Keeps blood sugar level low
Anti-oxidant: Prevents certain types of cell damaged especially those caused by oxidation
Rich in fiber: Helps prevent irritable bowel syndrome and prevents heart disease