Despite its simplicity, dandelion is a very beautiful and valuable plant. It contains many necessary for the human body substances, so it is often used in the preparation of salads and other dietary dishes. Moreover, in medicine, too, dandelion leaves are used - useful properties and contra-indications of this plant have been studied for many years by specialists for conservative and non-traditional therapy.
Are the leaves and dandelions useful?
Answering the question, it is first worth considering the composition of the described part of the dandelion:
- riboflavin;
- ascorbic acid;
- carotene;
- iron;
- choline;
- manganese;
- potassium;
- phosphorus;
- calcium;
- a nicotinic acid;
- saponins;
- fixed oils;
- bitter glycosides;
- rubber;
- resins;
- asparagine;
- vitamin B2.
The combination of these components helps to better understand the useful properties of dandelion leaves:
- diuretic;
- antipyretic;
- diaphoretic;
- bactericidal;
- choleretic;
- anthelmintic;
- antiviral;
- diuretic;
- expectorant;
- blood-purifying;
- anti-tuberculosis;
- anticarcinogenic;
- soothing;
- antispasmodic;
- fungicidal;
- restorative;
- laxative;
- hypnotic;
- restorative;
- tonic;
- anti-radiation;
- wound healing.
In folk medicine, the plant in question is used, for the most part, in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the hematopoiesis system.
Therapeutic properties and contraindications to dandelion leaves
Biologically active compounds that are part of the presented product, cause the indications for its use. The greatest number of beneficial properties is found in the juice of dandelion leaves. It is used in conservative and alternative medicine for the therapy of the following diseases:
- diabetes;
- disorders of the nervous system;
- atherosclerosis of blood vessels;
- avitaminosis;
- hypertonic disease;
- poisoning;
- oncological pathologies;
- hepatic colic ;
- violation of metabolic processes;
- hepatitis of various origin;
- urolithiasis disease;
- cholecystitis;
- rheumatism;
- dropsy;
- gout;
- burns of any etiology, including - radiation;
- acne;
- fractures of bones;
- warts;
- feverish conditions;
- rickets;
- eczema ;
- corns;
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- toxic goiter;
- pathology of the endocrine system and thyroid gland;
- bites of poisonous snakes;
- age-related destruction of bone tissue;
- high blood cholesterol;
- anemia;
- arthritis;
- catarrh of stomach;
- paralysis and paresis;
- gastritis with a low acidity of juice;
- edema of various origin;
- low level of potassium in the body.
In addition, the drug is used for general strengthening of the immune system, the need to fill the deficiency of vitamins and organic substances, relieve stress and calm nerves. It is also very useful for breastfeeding mothers, if there are problems with lactation.
At all advantage of leaves of dandelions it is impossible to forget and about contra-indications:
- blockage of the bile ducts or bile ducts with clots, hard concrements;
- peptic ulcer of stomach and duodenum;
- gastritis with high acidity of juice.
It is important to observe the dosage recommended for the treatment of a particular disease. Excessive consumption of therapeutic drugs from dandelion leaves can cause poisoning of the body, accompanied by severe vomiting and diarrhea, attacks of dizziness and nausea, rarely - loss of consciousness.