Dandelion blooms in May-June, and the root is better to collect after flowering - in July-August or September-October. Collection is not particularly difficult - you just need to dig up, rinse and dry the roots for several days in a ventilated place. They are also sold in pharmacies.
The area of application of dandelion roots is diverse: from it you can make tinctures, decoctions, tea, powder the powder, which can be drunk as coffee, and can be applied to wounds or used as spices. Apply the roots of dandelion and for cosmetic purposes.
Therapeutic properties of dandelion root
The root of the dandelion has many healing properties. Among them the most famous are:
- pain reliever;
- sedative;
- antispasmodic;
- expectorant;
- antiviral;
- antitoxic for poisoning;
- diaphoretic;
- diuretic;
- choleretic.
Root also:
- helps to eliminate toxins;
- helps to get rid of worms ;
- prevents diabetes, as well as cancer due to the content of antioxidants;
- improves the cardiovascular system, cleanses lymph and blood.
In addition, practice shows that if you regularly eat the roots of dandelion after a stroke, it will help to restore the body faster.
Useful properties and contraindications to the root of a dandelion
As with any medicinal plant, the dandelion root has both indications for use and contraindications. Let's talk before about the benefits and uses of the healing root.
Infusions and decoctions
They are used most often. They help in the following cases:
- to strengthen immunity during an exacerbation or threat of catarrhal diseases;
- inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system (cystitis);
- with liver diseases (cirrhosis, hepatitis);
- with inflammation of the gallbladder ( cholecystitis );
- to improve the outflow of bile;
- with chronic constipation;
- for additional strengthening of the body with tuberculosis;
- for the normalization of glucose level in diabetes mellitus;
- to increase hemoglobin in anemia;
- to increase appetite;
- with colitis;
- with gastritis with low acidity;
- with diathesis, skin rashes;
- with polyarthritis;
- inflammation of the lymph nodes;
- for saturation of the body with vitamins and useful elements;
- with chronic fatigue, insomnia, nervous disorders.
Powder
The root of a plant in the form of a powder is recommended to take to lower the level of cholesterol in the body. In addition to oral administration, the powder is used externally for the treatment of wounds with, eczema, burns, bedsores mixed with oils, ointments and even natural honey.
Tea
To adjust the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, tea is brewed from the roots of the dandelion. In addition, salivation increases, more gastric juice is produced, which contributes to better digestion in general. Another tea helps to lower blood pressure.
Let us now consider the reasons why one should take the dandelion root with caution or abandon it altogether. Contraindications are not so much, but you need to know about them:
- Individual allergic intolerance.
- Gastritis, in which the acidity of the gastric juice is increased, hypersecretion.
- An ulcer of the stomach, duodenum or intestine.
- Acute pancreatitis.
- Stones in the gallbladder - the reception of decoctions or infusions of dandelion roots can provoke a shift of large stones.
- It is not recommended or with caution to take pregnant and lactating women.
- It is not recommended for children under 12 years.
It is necessary to monitor the dosage of the remedy, since supersaturation threatens with vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, starting to take the root of a dandelion, you need to be prepared for some of the inconveniences associated with a diuretic and laxative effect.
If you competently compare the use of dandelion root with contraindications, you can get a lot of benefit to the health of the body.