Dandelion flower, roots and leaves uses and benefits

Botanical name: Taraxacum officinale

Dandelion tea is made from the roots, leaves, and flowers of the dandelion plant. It is a popular herbal tea known for its health benefits, including its ability to aid in digestion, improve liver function, and act as a diuretic. It also contains high levels of antioxidants and may help lower inflammation in the body.

• Provide antioxidants. Dandelions contain several different types of antioxidants throughout the roots, leaves and flowers,
• Reduce inflammation.
• Manage blood pressure.
• Control blood sugar.
• Lower cholesterol.

Dandelion may be effective in reducing inflammation caused by disease due to the presence of various bioactive compounds like polyphenols within the plant.

Inflammation is one of your body’s natural responses to injury or illness.

Dandelion Tea May Soothe Digestive Ailments. Dandelion root tea can have many positive effects on your digestive system, although much of the evidence is anecdotal. It has historically been used to improve appetite, soothe minor digestive ailments, and possibly relieve constipation.

Dandelion are full of potent antioxidants, which may explain why this plant has such broad applications for health.

Antioxidants are molecules that help neutralize or prevent the negative effects of free radicals in your body.

Free radicals are a product of normal metabolism but can be very destructive. The presence of too many free radicals contributes to disease development and accelerated aging. Therefore, antioxidants are essential for keeping your body healthy.

Dandelion contain high levels of the antioxidant beta-carotene, which is known to provide strong protection against cellular damage and oxidative stress.

They’re also rich in another category of antioxidants called polyphenols, which are found in the highest concentration in the flower but are present in the roots, leaves and stems as well .

 Good for Digestion

It improves appetite and soothes digestive ailments, dandelions aid our digestive system by maintaining the proper flow of bile. Dandelion tea helps with mineral absorption and soothes the stomach lining.

 Detoxifies the Liver

The role of our liver is to produce bile (which helps enzymes in the body break down fats into fatty acids) and also to filter and detoxify our blood. “The vitamins and nutrients present in dandelions help in cleansing and maintaining the proper functioning of our liver.

Acts as a Diuretic 

Dandelion tea has a natural diuretic effect as it helps in removing excessive fluid from the body and thus relieves bloating. It allows your liver to eliminate toxins.

Powerhouse of Antioxidants 

Dandelion tea is packed with antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances that help in preventing certain types of cell damage. The body uses antioxidants to fight free radical damage, which is very dangerous for the body’s tissues and is connected to cancer and premature aging. Drinking dandelion tea helps the body avoid cell damage from free radicals.

Fights Diabetes

Dandelion tea lowers levels of blood sugar and can in turn treat diabetes. It removes excess sugar that is stored in the body due to its diuretic properties and helps in stimulating the production of insulin from the pancreas. It is a great way to fight diabetes naturally.

Treats Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Dandelion tea can help prevent urinary tract infections, as well as bladder disorders, kidney problems and possibly even cysts on reproductive organs. A specific combination of dandelion root and leaf extracts of another herb called Uva Ursi (that can be taken orally) helps treat UTIs in women. In this combination, Uva Ursi is used to kill bacteria, and dandelion tea is used because of its ability to stimulate urine production and fight infection.”