Most people don’t realize that the yellow weeds that pop up every spring and must be kept at bay for months are actually plants that have a number of powerful health benefits. In fact, people have been using dandelions in food for much of recorded history, including dandelion tea.
Dandelion root is used in the treatment of muscle aches, loss of appetite, upset stomach, intestinal gas, gallstones, joint pain, eczema and bruises. It also increases urine production and serves as a laxative to increase bowel movements.
Some people also use dandelion to treat infections, especially viral infections and even cancer. It’s also used as a skin toner, blood tonic and digestive tonic.
Meanwhile, dandelion greens can be chopped up and used as a garnish or an addition to a sauce, or they can be eaten raw or cooked to minimize their somewhat bitter flavor.
You can also use the dandelion root, stems and flowers to make a delicious and super-healthy dandelion tea. Either way, you reap the benefits of this unexpected nutritional plant.
High in Vitamin K
Vitamin K is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in bone and heart health. Can you believe that dandelions contain over 500 percent of your daily value?
That makes them excellent at preventing vitamin k deficiency.
Vitamin K is the main vitamin involved in bone mineralization and blood clotting. It also helps maintain brain function and a healthy metabolism.
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