DANDELION
Looking
for a potassium supplement? Try Dandelion Root for an herbal alternative!
Dandelion is more than just a summer annoyance. It's a long-time herbal favorite
for nourishing the urinary tract and the liver. Dandelion Root is also commonly
recommended for natural support of healthy blood pressure. These benefits are
due, in part, to Dandelion's high concentration of potassium.
Dandelion is also known by the names Lion's Tooth, Blow Ball, Cankerwort, Priest's Crown,
Puffball, Swine Snout, White Endive, and Wild Endive. The genus name Taraxacum is derived from the Greek word
"taraxos", meaning "disorder" and "akos" meaning
"remedy". It is one of the bitter herbs in the Passover tradition.
Dandelions were brought from Europe by the early Colonists. They are one of the
planet's most famous and useful weeds. Dandelions were used to help "clear
the body of old emotions such as anger and fear that can be stored in the body's
liver and kidneys". Dandelion is more than just a common lawn weed - it
contains vital nutrients and minerals as well as vitamins A, B, C and D.
Dandelion has been used for centuries as a primary herb that purifies the blood
and flushes toxins out of the body, via the liver and kidneys. Today, Dandelion
is commonly found in salads, wines and multi-herbal combinations. Rich in
calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus and sodium, Dandelion is ideal for
treating high blood pressure and poor digestion by stimulating the circulation
of blood to the entire body. Dandelion's anti-inflammatory properties help
alleviate inflammation and muscle spasms, plus it acts as a mild laxative
relieving constipation. Dandelion, unlike some chemical diet supplements, will
not deplete the body of potassium when used for weight loss. The principal
constituents responsible for Dandelion's effect on the digestive system and
liver are the bitter principles. Previously referred to as taraxacin, these
constituents are sesquiterpene lactones of the eudesmanolide and germacranolide
type, and are unique to Dandelion. Dandelion Root contains approximately 40%
inulin, a fiber widely distributed in fruits, vegetables and other plants.
Inulin is classified as a food ingredient (not as an additive) and is
considered to be safe to eat. In fact, inulin is a significant part of the daily
diet of most of the world’s population
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