Dandelions are those bright yellow flowers that pop up everywhere as the first signs of spring. Although these yellow flowers can be considered a nuisance by some, reaping havoc on landscapes, some see them as the arrival of warmer weather and sunny days.
There is MUCH more to them than meets the eye!
There is MUCH more to them than meets the eye!
In folk medicine, dandelion is referred to as the elixir of life because it purifies the body of residues and negative energies. Because of its cleansing effect, it is also called a blood purifier, laxative agent, liver cleanser and, fatigue remover.
Dandelion can help to fight inflammation, boost the immune system. Kills cancer cells Other test-tube studies have shown that dandelion root extract has the capacity to dramatically slow the growth of cancer cells in liver, colon and pancreatic tissue.
Precautions for dandelions:
Herbs are a time-honored method of strengthening the body and healing sickness. Herbs, on the other hand, can cause negative effects and interact with other herbs, vitamins, or pharmaceuticals. For these reasons, you should only use herbs under the guidance of a medical professional.
Dandelion is usually thought to be safe. Touching dandelion may cause an allergic reaction in certain people. Others may get mouth ulcers. Dandelion should be avoided if you are allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigold, chamomile, yarrow, daisies, or iodine. Dandelion might produce increased stomach acid and heartburn in certain people. It may also cause skin irritation.
Before eating dandelion, anyone with kidney difficulties, gallbladder problems, or gallstones should check with their doctors.
Consult your doctor if you are on liver medication, antibiotics, anti-coagulants, or lithium. Dandelion could possibly either exacerbate or counteract these medication clinical usages.
References:
Dandelion Root Benefits for Cancer, Cholesterol and the Liver. https://draxe.com/nutrition/dandelion-root/
Dandelion. http://pennstatehershey.adam.com/content.aspx?productid=107&pid=33&gid=000236
Health Benefits of Dandelion Root. https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-dandelion-root-89103
Hypolipidemic and Antioxidant Effects of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Root and Leaf on Cholesterol-Fed Rabbits. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2820990/
Purification, Preliminary Characterization and Hepatoprotective Effects of Polysaccharides from Dandelion Root. https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/9/1409/htm
Dandelion root extract affects colorectal cancer proliferation and survival through the activation of multiple death signaling pathways. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5341965/
Effect of Methanolic Extract of Dandelion Roots on Cancer Cell Lines and AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Pathway. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5712354/
Dandelion Root and Lemongrass Extracts Induce Apoptosis, Enhance Chemotherapeutic Efficacy, and Reduce Tumour Xenograft Growth In Vivo in Prostate Cancer https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6662490/
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