DANDELION LEAF Organic Tea | Taraxacum officinale

Just like other roots, such as Burdock and Ashwagandha, Dandelion also has a rich history of use in traditional medicine. In fact, the origins of Dandelion as a natural remedy can be traced all the way back to 659 BC in ancient China. It was also used in Arabic, Welsh and European medicine and was eaten raw or made into a juice or tonic.

Traditional uses of the Dandelion ranged from promoting better digestion to healing the liver. Some Native American tribes chewed on Dandelion root to relieve pain, while others steamed the leaves and applied topically to ease sore throats.

You can make tea with Dandelion leaf. It’s very easy. Follow these simple directions:

• Steep about one tablespoon of Dandelion leaves for 30 minutes in one cup of boiling water.

• Strain and add honey. Enjoy.

Although Dandelion is often overlooked as just a pesky weed, it can actually be a useful addition to both your kitchen and your medicine cabinet. Many parts of the Dandelion plant are edible, including the roots, leaves, seeds and flowers.

Both the root and leaves are packed with health promoting properties and can be used to make everything from Dandelion tea to super nutritious salads. Not only is this plant high in vitamins and antioxidants, it also contains Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron and Choline.

Drinking Dandelion tea is considered safe. Opt for using one tablespoon of chopped leaves for every cup of water. Before making your tea more potent, speak to your Doctor.

If you plan to drink Dandelion tea daily, it’s best to talk to your Doctor to rule out any possible interactions. Avoid drinking Dandelion tea if you are taking antibiotics or are allergic to Dandelion.

If you’re allergic to Ragweed and related plants like Daisies, Chrysanthemums, Marigolds, you’re likely to be allergic to Dandelion. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your health care provider before taking Dandelion.

Dandelions can cause allergic reactions when taken by mouth or applied to the skin of sensitive people.

Dandelion might decrease how much antibiotics the body absorbs. This means that taking dandelion along with antibiotics might decrease the effectiveness of some antibiotics.

Taking Dandelion might decrease how well the body gets rid of Lithium because of its diuretic properties. This could increase how much Lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects.

There is also Potassium in some diuretic pills, so be careful when taking these ’water pills’ because you don’t want too much Lithium or Potassium in the body.

Dandelion might decrease how quickly the liver breaks down some medications. Before taking dandelion, talk to your health care provider if you take any medications that are changed by the liver.