Dandelion Detox Tea and other health benefits
Dandelion Tea - Taraxacum officinale
Origin: Brazil
Used part: Root
Description:
Some plants can offer benefits to humans when they are used in the form of tea, capsules, tinctures etc. A good example is the plants of the genus taraxacum, better known as dandelion, which is scientifically proven an ally of the health of the body and skin, thanks to its properties. The plant appears in several regions of temperate or subtropical climate of the world. It is also known by other names, such as pint, love-of-men, hope, taráxaco among others. It can be found in some free trade shows, shops specializing in natural products and you can grow the same in a garden.
Health benefits:
Dandelion tea is known for the large number of vitamins and minerals. It contains iron, calcium, potassium, folic acid and manganese. Already enters the vitamins, can be found in its composition vitamins A, B6, C and K. The herb also has thiamine and riboflavin. That is, it has greater nutritional value than the great majority of vegetables. From there you can see how beneficial this tea can be to health, when ingested under medical advice.
Good Herbal Remedy for:
- Improves blood circulation
- Detoxifying effect
- Does good for the liver
- Diuretic effect
- Aids digestion
- Good for bones
- Fight cancer
- Prevents anemia
- Fight against depression
- Control diabetes
Directions:
1- Put 2 tablespoons of herb to a liter of water, when the water reaches boiling, turn off;
2- Cover and leave the solution muffled for about 10 minutes;
3- Next, it's just straining and drinking.
Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Contraindications:
The use of dandelion tea is contraindicated for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, also among children, hypertensive patients, people with gallstones or kidneys stones, glaucoma and with stomach ulcers.