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Dandelion for the liver in the form of cleansing decoctions and medicinal tinctures from the root of the plant has a preventive and healing effect, and detoxification.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) - the harbinger of summer - has saved more than one generation of people from spring vitamin deficiency, anemia and even hunger with its beneficial properties. Many peoples on different continents know about the beneficial properties of the flower and its root. They composed legends and tales about the dandelion, which remains a popular flower after the snowdrop. The plant grows like a weed, without choosing the soil and climate.
What are the benefits of dandelion for the liver?
The liver is an organ that protects the body from harmful toxins and wastes that come with food, drink and medications. By passing blood through itself, it cleanses it of harmful impurities. Participates in the neutralization of decay products of chemical reactions occurring in the body. It also plays an important role in metabolism: proteins, carbohydrates, fatty acids, and cholesterol are synthesized here.Damage to the liver by infectious diseases, pathological conditions destroy it, which leads to poisoning of the organs with toxic waste. Bile is produced here, which helps the gastrointestinal tract absorb incoming food.
Protection of the liver should come from a person who preserves its functions in working order with the help of diets and traditional medicine, which include dandelion rhizome.
The healing properties of dandelion for the liver are expressed in biologically active substances with the following properties:
- choleretic;
- antispasmodic;
- laxative;
- tonic;
- sedative;
- diuretic;
- antioxidant.
The vitamin and mineral composition of dandelion is rich in potassium and magnesium, which maintains blood pressure balance and affects cardiac activity. The benefits of calcium for bones and teeth are known to everyone. Dietary fiber lowers blood cholesterol levels and maintains heart function. Normalize sugar levels and affect the pancreas. By slowing down the digestion process, they give a long-lasting feeling of fullness, pacifying the appetite. Beneficial components have a complex effect on the body’s resistance to external factors, bacteria and viruses, and affect the liver and its functioning.
In what form can you take dandelion for the liver?
In folk medicine, using the valuable part of the plant - the root, tinctures, decoctions, extracts and extracts are made. These drugs help alleviate the symptoms and course of diseases of the liver, biliary tract, pancreas and thyroid glands, and lymph nodes. Boils, ulcers and wounds are quickly healed with dandelion root powder.
The roots of the plant are dug up in the spring, when the dandelion is just beginning to grow.Or in the fall, when they fade and fly around, the roots become stronger and begin to prepare for winter hibernation, accumulating healthy juices. The dug up rhizomes are dried and the raw materials are prepared for further use.
Liver cleanse with dandelion
Dandelion root with a natural bitter taste is an additional aid for the liver, stimulating the excretion of bile, making it easier to perform basic functions.
A properly brewed remedy from the weed root reduces cholesterol in the blood and normalizes metabolism. Activates work to remove harmful substances. The plant affects the functioning of the gallbladder and cleanses the ducts.
Analgesic, antispasmodic properties, along with anti-inflammatory indications, activate the liver, which affects the functioning of the human body.
All parts of the dandelion, prepared in advance: peeled and dried, are used to prepare potions for treating the liver and gall bladder.
Traditional healers prepare teas, infusions, decoctions and extracts. To reduce bitterness, plants are made into jam, honey, coffee, processed with vegetable oil, and made into sweets. Such “goodies” should be taken strictly according to schedule and time, with a strict dosage of the serving amount. Take 3 tsp of jam. in one go. Take a tablespoon of oil 3 times a day. All remedies are good for strengthening the liver, activating its work, removing excess bile and helping the gastrointestinal tract function.
The liver needs cleansing and rest. This organ has the ability to self-cleanse and self-regenerate, but when taking stimulating and active substances, the process goes faster and more efficiently.
Positive reviews of dandelion for supporting the liver indicate the ability of the flower to replenish missing nutrients in the body. So, fresh stems and leaves are added to vegetable salads, seasoned with olive oil. Pre-soak the plant in salt water to remove bitterness.
To relieve intoxication and cleanse, dandelion tea 2-3 times a day is best. A new portion is brewed for each dose. Course: 1 – 1.5 months, in spring or summer.
Treatment of liver cirrhosis with dandelion
Liver cirrhosis is a chronic disease that affects an important organ, causing structural changes. The basic functions of the liver stop, which not only destroys it, but affects the entire body. The causes of cirrhosis are alcohol, past hepatitis, and autoimmune diseases. All symptoms pass quietly and without significant manifestations for the general condition of the body, since the organ does not have nerve endings. Cirrhosis leads to diseases of the blood vessels, causing acute peritonitis. But even in advanced stages of cirrhosis, dandelion will fight for healthy cells without losing ground. Along with other medications prescribed by the doctor, treatment with dandelion for the liver and pancreas during such a period can be a good help in stopping the course of the disease, relieving discomfort and blocking affected areas. Strict adherence to diet and diet will significantly ease the course of the disease. At the same time, physical activity is important.
How to Take Dandelion Root for the Liver
Like any other medicine, dandelion root has its own measures and instructions for use. An uncontrolled and unscientific approach to traditional medicine leads to negative results and poisoning.
Treatment of the liver with dandelion root is accompanied by instructions; following them gives a positive result. It is recommended to brew ready-made pharmaceutical compositions from the roots of the weed with boiling water. Leave for a quarter of an hour. Take half a glass 2 times a day, with food. Duration of treatment is 1 month. An excellent way to treat is dandelion decoction.
Decoctions
Any medicinal plants should be boiled or infused to manifest their properties to obtain a pure product with healing properties.
- Inflammatory processes are perfectly relieved by a decoction from the root part of the plant. Drink 100 ml in the morning on an empty stomach, half an hour before bedtime take 50 ml. The course is designed for 10 days, can be extended for 14 days.
- A decoction of wilted flowers of the plant is prepared to enhance bile excretion. Take 100-150 ml before meals. Divide meals into 6-7 parts per day. Calculate so that the decoction is enough for the whole day. Prepare a fresh portion in the morning. Take for 10 days.
- An elixir made from a whole dandelion, prepared with the addition of lemon juice and sugar, heals the liver. Use every day, adding to tea, juices and other drinks.
- Dandelion “coffee” improves digestion and activates liver functions. Used instead of coffee, spices - ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom will add piquancy. No more than 2 cups per day.
- Water brewed from the leaves is taken to reduce cholesterol levels and improve liver health.Drink the mixture 3 times a day, 50 ml before meals.
Infusions
Infusions from the root speed up metabolism, remove toxins and harmful substances, helping the liver function, and are prepared without cooking. The weed root infused for 2 days is drunk before meals 3 times a day, 100 ml. Alcohol tinctures are intended for other purposes.
Dandelion candies made from dandelion root with honey
The inflorescences are used to make jam for tea, with honey or sugar. Caramel is made from the roots. Mix the roasted and crushed root with honey and butter and melt. Then place them on parchment paper in circles. Use the resulting caramels for tea, coffee, and give to children if they are not allergic to the ingredients. To maintain liver functions, this method of using a beneficial weed is also suitable.
Restrictions and contraindications
Drugs are taken only as prescribed and on the advice of the attending doctor, as there are restrictions and contraindications for the following circumstances:
- allergies and individual intolerance to the composition of the plant;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- stomach ulcer;
- increased stomach acidity;
- gastritis;
- in acute conditions of the biliary tract;
- with diarrhea.
Conclusion
Dandelion for the liver is not a miracle drug that gets rid of the disease. The plant helps it work properly, strengthening it with useful substances. When taking medications for liver disease, you should be careful when taking dandelion products.
