Dandelion
Overview
Dandelion is a common herb that grows through out the world. It has a bitter flavor.
Botanical Names
Taraxacum officinale
Taraxacum mongolicum (Chinese Dandelion; also known as Pu Gong Ying).
All species of Dandelion belong to the Composite (Compositae) family.
Parts Used
Leaves
Roots
Tops
Health Benefits of Dandelion
Cardiovascular System
Dandelion root is said to purify the Blood by straining and filtering toxins and wastes from the bloodstream.
Dandelion may improve Blood Circulation.
Digestive System
Dandelion may stimulate the flow of Bile by causing an increase in Bile production in the Liver and increasing the flow of Bile to the Gallbladder: [1]
Dandelion may increase the body's secretion of Bile by over 50%.
Dandelion may alleviate Colitis.
Dandelion Root may alleviate Constipation.
Dandelion may stimulate the release of stored Bile from the Gallbladder functioning as a . [2]
Dandelion may alleviate Gallstones due to its ability to facilitate the flow of bile. [3]
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