Dandelion (Latin: Taraxum officinale, also known as milkweed, creamweed, Mayflower) is a weed that is familiar to everyone and found everywhere (especially if nothing else grows overnight on a perfect green lawn, it will even grow in a crack in the asphalt). First and foremost, it is a medicinal plant in the herb long its. The milk ducts contain a white sap that hardens in the air and leaves coloured stains on your hands. Dandelion seeds can travel a kilometre. It is one of the longest flowering plants, and the whole plant is edible, but with a rather unpleasant bitter taste.
In the past, it was used to treat eye diseases, hence the genus name "taraxis" (eye inflammation) and "officinale" refers to its medicinal properties. For centuries, dandelion has been used to treat liver and gallbladder problems, digestive difficulties and fever.
Young leaves were eaten as vegetables and roasted roots were used as a substitute for coffee. In herbal medicine, the roots (Radix taraxaci), herbs (Herba taraxaci), leaves (in salads) (Folium taraxaci) and flowers (syrup, honey) (Flos taraxaci) are used for their diuretic and digestive properties. The roots are harvested in autumn, dried at a temperature of up to 40 °C and stored in a place with a humidity of up to 14%. The active ingredients of dandelion include bitter compounds, phytosterols, taraxacin, inositol, choline, triterpenes, saponins, rubber, organic acids, resins, mucilage, triterpenes, sterols, proteins, inulin, carotenoids, vitamins (A, B, C, D, E), sodium, iron, phosphorus, fibre, iron, fibre, iron, fibre, copper, manganese, selenium, sulphur, and omega-3 and omega-6 acids.
Dandelion supports the immune system, helping to prevent flu and other illnesses. Its mucilage protects the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and helps to dissolve phlegm. It strengthens the liver and gallbladder and their function through enzymatically active substances that influence their activity (cholagogue effect). Taraxacum officinale is useful in the prevention and treatment of liver and gallbladder diseases, has a diuretic effect, and thus helps with inflammation and infections of the urinary tract, as well as kidney stones and haemorrhoids.
However, it also has a beneficial effect on the digestive system and is therefore used for stomach problems, hyperacidity, acute intestinal catarrh, loss of appetite and constipation. It stimulates metabolism and appetite and improves digestion. It is often used in weight-loss diets because it promotes fat burning. It helps strengthen connective tissue, which is appreciated by patients with arthritis and gout. Dandelion is recommended worldwide as a natural way to control type 2 diabetes. In addition, it oxygenates and purifies the blood and has antiseptic properties. Phytonutrients help relieve pain (headaches, gallbladder).
Folk medicine recommends dandelion root for general weakness, anaemia, arteriosclerosis (due to its cholesterol-binding properties) and chronic skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema and rashes. Hepatoprotective, antioxidant and anti-cancer effects are the most commonly reported medicinal properties in scientific literature. The diuretic properties of dandelion can aid detoxification by helping to eliminate toxins. Thanks to its anti-ageing properties, dandelion extract also helps in skin care and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. It can help prevent and reduce the risk of a whole range of diseases, including cancer, obesity, hepatitis, arthritis and cardiovascular disease.
Let us not perceive dandelions as unwanted weeds, but as a gift with great power and a symbol of stability, harmony and determination. As one of the first sources of food for bees in spring, it is a remarkable plant with many health benefits. Dr. Lucullus and the premium herbal preparation Dandelion 530 mg ensure the proper functioning and protection of the body. The nutritional supplement capsules are purely plant-based, free from sugar, gluten and genetically modified organisms, and preserve the effectiveness of the ingredients. They are also suitable for long-term use and are suitable for vegetarians, vegans and diabetics. It is up to you how you use this health-promoting plant.
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