Dandelion root: uses of plants-for medicine.
In folk medicine, dandelion is a plant respected. Every part of it is used to treat many ailments and is beneficial to the human body. For example, the use of dandelion root eliminates diseases musculoskeletal system, normalizes digestion and hormonal balance, restores liver and gallbladder.
Part dandelion root
All parts of the dandelion is a storehouse of vitamins, minerals and biologically active substances. The root of the plant by the end of summer accumulates a lot of useful chemical compounds, for example, selenium, zinc and copper.
The next most valuable substances contained in the composition of the root system of a dandelion:
• inulin, which reduces the level of blood sugar, strengthens immune system, restores the liver;
• choline, which protects the liver from degeneration, cholesterol reducing;
• triterpene acid that possesses antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action;
• bitter, stimulating the secretion of gastric juice and bile;
• fatty acids that reduce cholesterol indicators;
• sterols that have a choleretic and diuretic effect, reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, cancer;
• carotenoids, normalizing metabolic processes in the body that improve vision.
Useful properties of dandelion root depend on its chemical composition. It has minerals (calcium, phosphorus, iron), vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, organic resin, tannins. This abundance of active substances, of course, be used to your benefit. But only if there are no contraindications. Dandelion root, as any plant can cause an allergic reaction just for its rich chemical composition.
Useful properties of dandelion root
In folk medicine, dandelion root has a very wide range of applications. Official science confirms the great use of herbal "drugs", including them in schemes of main treatment.
In the list of useful properties of dandelion root to the following:
• antiviral;
• antispasmodic;
• expectorant;
• fungicidal (antifungal);
• TB;
• antidiabetic;
• anthelmintic;
• anti-sclerotic;
• tonic;
• anti-cancer;
• choleretic.
The use of dandelion root is indicated for General weakness and anemia, herbal – gout and osteoarthritis. The plant helps to solve skin problems: to treat burns, dermatitis, seborrhea, diathesis. You can take a decoction of the root to restore peaceful sleep deficiency, stress stress, irritability and chronic fatigue.
Useful properties of dandelion root can be used for cosmetic purposes. For example, the broth can be treat the hair, weak, damaged, dull. Ointment on the basis of dandelion root strengthens the follicles and blood flow to the scalp, causing the hair to grow faster.
The use of dandelion root
Useful properties of dandelion root are manifested in the composition of the decoctions, alcohol tinctures, ointments.
A decoction of the roots of dandelion
There are several ways to prepare medicinal teas. First the root must be well cleaned and dry during the day. Then pour 1 table. tablespoon shredded raw materials in two cups of water and heat over boiling water, approximately half an hour.
Another way is to pour 20 grams of dried root with a Cup of cold water for 10-12 hours, then bring to a boil and cool under a cover. You can infuse the root in a thermos, using the same proportions.
Make the broth it is possible to improve the tone and reduce cholesterol (a third of a Cup before meals), treatment of the liver and purify the blood (a glass before Breakfast), including after a course of antibiotics. To deal with hypertension, you regularly drink ? stack. the decoction before Breakfast and to forget about insomnia before going to sleep.
What else can be taken to use dandelion root as a decoction:
• to restore the liver after a long binge. You need to drink 3 times a day half a Cup full cleansing course – 10 days;
• for weight loss because it cleanses the intestines, reduces swelling;
• to improve the supply of breast milk. A decoction of the root of the dandelion contains a substance similar to prolactin – the hormone that regulates lactation. Separated in the broth add equal amount of carrot juice;
• to reduce the insulin dose in diabetes. The broth mixed with the juice of medicinal psyllium and drink immediately;
• for treatment of cystitis;
• during strong menstrual pain.
In addition, the decoction helps to cure teenage acne, has antimicrobial action. You can use it as a normal tonic. If a toothache, prepare a decoction and rinse the mouth.
Tincture of dandelion root alcohol
100 grams of dried and chopped dandelion roots pour 500 ml of vodka or medical alcohol. The mixture is best prepared in a glass container. Remove the bottle in a dark place and leave for 2 weeks to draw. 3-4 times during this time shake the infusion. Strain, store in the course of a year in the fridge.
Since the tincture contains alcohol in very high concentration, the reception of the drip. Single dose – 30 drops, not more. Take tincture need three times a day before meals. The full course of treatment to three weeks and more, until a clear improvement.
Apply dandelion root in the form of alcohol tinctures can in such health problems as diabetes, urolithiasis, toxic poisoning, obesity, decreased immunity. Drops improve blood circulation, have a diuretic effect, toxins, dissolve kidney stones.
Ointment from the roots of dandelions
Take raw, recently dug up the root, grind it to a pulp, mix with a 30-gram piece of butter. Ointment should infuse for 3 days, then it can be removed for storage in the refrigerator. To use all the amount of ointment needed for the week, then it deteriorates.
Apply the product to the affected fungal infection, under a gauze bandage. Change the dressings two or three times a day. Preferably a third bandage to wear at night.
The tool is also used to treat burns, inflammation of joints, skin diseases: eczema, dermatosis. Contraindications for dandelion root in the form of ointments virtually no, as inside the medium will not be accepted.
Tea from the root of dandelions
A spoonful of chopped dried root pour a glass of boiling water, let steep for five minutes. Pour into cups and drink it like regular tea, if desired sweeten with honey.
Useful properties of dandelion root in this beverage are shown at the exchange rate applying. Tea has tonic properties, refreshes, relieves colds condition, reduces the temperature, helps with cough, disinfects the oral cavity. You can drink for the prevention of beriberi, flu, diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Drink the tea as desired throughout the day. But the course of taking this drink two weeks. Then you need to take a break for 2-3 months.
Contraindications for dandelion root
The yellow-headed dandelion root contraindications are very few. Of course, if an allergic reaction to any plant of traditional medicine on its basis can not be accepted. About allergic reactions say skin rashes, redness of eyes, watery eyes, itchy nose, weakness.
Direct contraindications for dandelion root in the form of a drug is the presence of the following diseases:
• gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
• blockage of the bile ducts;
• increased acidity of the stomach;
• intestinal disorders.
To improve lactation, use decoction and infusion, but the alcohol tincture to take. Kids under five years of age should not be given herbal remedies, so as not to trigger allergies.
