| Dandelion is a rich source of vitamins and | | | | anaemia, jaundice, and also for nervousness. |
| minerals, including Vitamin A, D, C, various | | | | The milky latex has been used as a mosquito |
| B Vitamins, iron, lecithin, silicon, | | | | repellent. |
| potassium, magnesium, zinc and manganese. It | | | | |
| enhances liver and gall bladder functioning | | | | The milk is also applied to warts, helping |
| and may decrease high blood pressure due to | | | | get rid of them without damaging the |
| its diuretic properties. Dandelion has also | | | | surrounding skin. |
| been used for stimulating appetite and for | | | | |
| relieving stomach fullness and gas. | | | | Although an allergic reaction to this product |
| | | | is unlikely, users should seek immediate |
| Its leaf has been used for stimulating the | | | | medical attention should they experience |
| appetite, and for promoting water loss and | | | | persistent stomach pain or diarrhoea. |
| blood circulation. It has also been used for | | | | Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: |
| gallstones and arthritis. | | | | rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble |
| | | | breathing. |
| It aids digestion by stimulating the release | | | | |
| of bile from the liver and also acts as a | | | | If you have gall bladder problems (e.g., |
| mild laxative. | | | | gallstones, bile duct blockage), diabetes or |
| | | | stomach problems (e.g., ulcers or blockage), |
| The leaves are also sometimes eaten as food. | | | | consult your health professional before using |
| Dandelion flowers can be used to make | | | | a product with dandelion. Dandelion may |
| dandelion wine. The leaves, apart from being | | | | increase the acidity of the stomach. |
| high in vitamin A, vitamin C and iron, | | | | |
| contain more iron than spinach. Ground | | | | Liquid preparations of this product may |
| roasted dandelion root can be used as a | | | | contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is also |
| coffee substitute. Drunk before meals, it is | | | | advised if you have diabetes, alcohol |
| believed to stimulate digestive functions. It | | | | dependence or liver disease. |
| is also considered an excellent cleansing | | | | |
| tonic for the liver. | | | | Dandelion should not be used during pregnancy |
| | | | and because of the potential risk to the |
| Dandelion root is sold in Canada as a | | | | infant, breast-feeding while using this |
| diuretic. A leaf decoction can be drunk to | | | | product is not recommended. |
| "purify the blood", for the treatment of | | | | |