Dandelion root
Root dandelion anyone can prepare. At the same time, it contains a lot of useful substances that accumulate during the growing season. First of all, these are numerous micro and macro elements, vitamins.
Application
In medicine
Dandelion root is widely used as a medicinal plant.
Indications for use
It is most often used in the following situations:
- as a laxative;
- for the treatment of diseases of the digestive tract;
- to lower blood sugar;
- to improve appetite;
- for the treatment of liver diseases;
- as a choleretic agent;
- as a diuretic;
- with some oncological diseases;
- as a sedative and anti-inflammatory agent;
- for the treatment of skin diseases;
- for the treatment of anemia;
- in the treatment of certain diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Traditional medicine recipes
Dandelion roots help in boosting the immune system and are also prescribed for diabetics. They are also suitable for the treatment of gastric diseases, accompanied by low acidity. If there are skin problems caused by metabolic disorders in the body, then dandelion root will also come in handy. Use it in the form of infusions, powder or syrup.
- For certain liver diseases or for blood thinning: grind the root and consume half a teaspoon three times a day half an hour before meals. The powder is washed down with water.
- To prepare an infusion of a general strengthening action: 20-30 g of crushed root is poured with a liter of hot water and kept on low heat under a lid for 18-20 minutes. Then the broth is cooled and filtered. Take orally in a warm form, 100 ml three times a day one hour before meals.
- When used as a laxative and to improve the functioning of the digestive tract: 10 g of ground roots are poured into 200 ml of cool water and infused for 8-9 hours. Take orally 50 ml four times a day before meals.
- To treat skin rashes: 10 g of ground roots are poured into 200 ml of boiling water and boiled for 15-20 minutes over low heat. Infuse the decoction for 40 minutes and filter. Consume inside a third cup three times a day before meals.
- To improve appetite: 10 g of ground root is poured into a glass of cool water and infused at room temperature for 8-9 hours. Then the infusion is filtered. Consume a quarter cup four times a day before meals.
Coffee and tea
You can use dandelion root in a more delicious form. For example, coffee can be brewed from powdered roots, which will help make bones stronger and saturate the body with vitamins. At the same time, the tone and vigor will be no less than from the usual coffee. To maintain the normal functioning of the digestive tract, tea is brewed, to which dandelion root is added. It will also help reduce pressure.
In cosmetology
Dandelion root is suitable for dry skin care. Many hair care products contain this ingredient. It helps to moisturize and nourish the hair and scalp, saturate the hair follicles with vitamins and restore the hair structure. The root helps to relieve irritation from the scalp and prevents the appearance of split ends.
For weight loss
Dandelion roots play an important role in the process of losing weight by removing excess fluid and harmful substances from the body. The roots increase appetite, but are well suited for diets. For example, in combination with low-calorie vegetables in salads, dandelion root can have an amazing effect with benefits for the body.
Harm
With all the beneficial and healing properties of dandelion root, it can also have a negative effect. Possible:
- relaxation of the intestines;
- blockage of the bile ducts;
- diarrhea;
- vomiting and nausea.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to use dandelion root:
- during the period of exacerbation of diseases of the digestive tract;
- with a tendency to diarrhea;
- if there are large stones in the bile ducts;
- with increased stomach acidity.
Collection, harvesting and drying
Harvesting dandelion roots should be started in advance in the spring. Usually this is the period of mid-spring or closer to May. But you can repeat the collection also in the fall, closer to October. If harvesting is done in the spring, then the roots must be dug up before the dandelions bloom.
- Larger roots, free from small processes, are subject to use.
- Initially, the roots are dried in a room without sunlight for 3-4 days until they stop secreting juice, then they are washed under cool water.
- The roots are then cut, with the larger pieces cut lengthwise.
- Drying is carried out either in a special dryer, or in a room with good ventilation.
- It is allowed to dry the roots in the oven, but not more than forty degrees. Drying lasts from 10 days to two weeks.
If the workpiece is made correctly, then the root will crunch when cracked.
By the way, for some reason, dandelion root sometimes just causes diarrhea for me.