Dandelion is usually the martyrdom for anyone who loves gardening. It is a perennial plant that, in general, is considered a weed, since it grows without prior invitation in almost every possible corner. However, this so-called "weed" has numerous medicinal properties.
Benefits
- Against anemia: Due to its high iron content, it is usually recommended for anemia problems. It is rich in iron, which makes it an excellent option to treat this disease.
- Dandelion has the ability to act on the liver and gallbladder, preventing the formation of annoying stones, and even helping to dissolve them. In addition, it acts especially on your kidney, facilitating the elimination of toxins through the urine.
- Radiant skin: It also has benefits for your skin, since it is capable of eliminating impurities from the skin, due to its richness in beta-carotene, which the body transforms into vitamin A, an ally and skin-friendly vitamin.
- Natural healing agent: It is used to treat sores, wounds and even bruises due to its healing properties. It has many benefits for the skin, you can include it in your daily personal care routine.
How can you use it
- Natural: You can take it as one more fresh vegetable in your salads, providing, apart from its vitamins, an interesting bitter taste. Avoid consuming in abundance, you must include it in your diet progressively.
- Infusion: To eliminate toxins it is usually taken as an infusion. Boil 10 grams of dandelion leaves per cup of water and strain it. The doses of this infusion are usually after each meal.
- With its roots: Dandelion roots, roasted and ground, are used as a substitute for coffee, due to their caffeic acid content that substitutes for caffeine, without the inconvenience that coffee can cause you.