This unpretentious inhabitant of household plots and glades with bright yellow flowers are considered by many to be useless weed. However, this point of view is erroneous, since leaves, flowers and dandelion root have been actively used in folk medicine since time immemorial. All parts of the "healer" are incredibly useful for health. But more often in folk medicine, the roots of a dandelion are prescribed.
Features of the application of dandelion roots and contraindications
As part of the healing plant, there are many valuable elements. And in particular the roots are rich:
- potassium
- zinc;
- selenium;
- calcium;
- vitamins of groups B, C, P;
- inulin;
- flavonoids;
- tannins;
- organic acids, etc.
Thanks to this multifaceted and rich composition of roots, folk healers are used to combat all kinds of ailments. He is appointed in such cases:
- with spastic colitis;
- with holicystitis;
- when anemia is diagnosed;
- with furunculosis and eczema;
- if sleep is disturbed, etc.
Although the use of dandelion root is incredibly common, there are still a number of diseases when it is better to refrain from using this medicinal plant. Patients suffering from obstruction of the biliary tract, it is necessary to abandon the services of this "healer". Also, with caution, you need to use this healing plant for those diagnosed with gastritis or ulcer disease. By such a patient, before starting treatment, you need to carefully study the instructions for the use of dandelion root.
Use of dandelion roots in folk medicine
The rootlets of the "doctor" can be used in the form of broths, tinctures, teas. They are also brewed as coffee.
To awaken the appetite , as well as normalize digestive processes, you can prepare water infusion roots.
Recipe for water infusion of dandelion roots to appetite and improve gastrointestinal function
Ingredients:
- fresh roots of dandelion - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- water 400 ml.
Preparation and use
Purified roots are crushed, otherwise they will not give up all their valuable substances. Raw material is loaded into a glass container and poured with boiling water. After necessarily cover the container with a lid and insist the drug 1,5-2 hours. Take such a healing tea before eating 70 ml 2-3 times a day.
In diseases of an inflammatory nature, vodka will come to the aid.
Recipe for vodka infusion from dandelion roots with inflammation
Ingredients:
- fresh roots of dandelion - 0.5 cup;
- vodka - 0,5 liters.
Preparation and use
Purified and thoroughly washed rootlets are ground. Then they pour vodka and send tightly closed container with a mixture to the cold. After 2 weeks, tincture is filtered and placed in a refrigerator. This medicine is taken for 1 tsp before meals twice a day.