Dandelion Root Tea
Ingredients: 100% Dandelion, root (Taraxacum officinalle L.).
The root Dandelion tea is one of the most versatile natural remedies, being an excellent detoxifier for the liver and kidneys. Adored by herbalists for its gentle cleansing effect, its root is useful whenever there is some kind of toxicity, including in chronic dermatological disorders and recurrent infections.
Medicinal properties: Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, antirheumatic, antirheumatic, antiviral, aperitif, bactericidal, carminative, cholesteric, choleretic, anticancer, anti-hemorrhagic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory diuretic, digestive, stimulant, expectorant, febrifuge, galactagogue, hepatic, hypocholesterolemic, hypoglycemic, laxative, nutritious, liver problems, sudorific, tonic.
How to prepare: put 2 tablespoons in 1L of boiled water and let it stand for about 5 to 10 minutes as you like. It should remain covered while cooling. It is advisable to drink 3 cups a day before main meals.
Studies and Trivia: A study conducted at the University of Windsor in Canada by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry gave surprising results and mean new hope for cancer patients. This study found that the root of the dandelion plant kills cancer cells without any other harmful effects on the normal cells of the body. Biochemist Siyaram Pandey, of the team of scientists who conducted the research, said he decided to do the research after a suggestion from a Windsor oncologist, Dr. Caroline Hamm, who had previously noticed that some cancer patients who had drunk tea of Dandelion as allied to treatment were getting better.
Contraindications: People with hiatal hernia and esophagitis should consume this plant in moderation. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.