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Swiss Herbal Remedies Dandelion 50ml Dandelion
Dandelion
A gentle appetite stimulant, liver tonic and diuretic.
Name: Taraxacum officinale.
Commonly known as dandelion. It is also known as 'wet the bed' in France, alluding to its diuretic action.
Part used: The root and the leaves are used. They are often used separately as the root has more effects on the liver and gut whilst the leaves are used mainly for their mild diuretic effect. However, Swiss Herbal Remedies dandelion tincture is a mixture of the 2, giving you the extract of the whole herb.
Active constituents: Triterpenes, carotenoids, flavonoids and phytosterols are found in the leaf. In the root are found bitter principles, inulin and phytosterols.
An important feature regarding the constituents of dandelion is that the herb is full of vitamins and minerals. It is an excellent nutrient source and is indeed used as a salad vegetable. Dandelion contains appreciable quantities of Vitamin A, vitamin D, B complex, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc, and phosphorus.
What is dandelion used for? Dandelion is one of the oldest known medicines and has been used worlwide since he dawn of time.
Dandelion as a bitter - The word bitter refers to substances found in some herbs that have the ability to stimulate digestion. Chemically speaking, different bitters may have slightly different structures but they all share the bitter action on the digestive system, and they all taste bitter! The best way to take bitters is to ensure that you actually taste them. Keep them in your mouth for a while before swallowing. The reason for this is that bitters work by a reflex action. They stimulate the taste buds and that causes messages to be sent back into the brain and thence down to the gut, firing it up.
The bitters stimulate appetite and lead to increased stomach acid and enzyme production. Taken before meals they can reduce indigestion, wind and bloating if you have a sluggish digestion. Bitters are also very good for regaining appetite after illness or in the elderly. The bitter effect coupled with the liver stimulating effect discussed below will also benefit sufferers of irritable bowel
Dandelion as a liver herb - Dandelion stimulates the flow of bile. Bile is produced to break up fats into small, digestible particles so that they can be efficiently digested and absorbed. If you have trouble digesting fats, dandelion can help. Bile is also a way for the liver to dump toxins into the bowel to be removed. Speeding up this process will help the liver to cleanse and flush toxins out of the body. Dandelion causes the production of more bile by the liver, and that then goes to the gallbladder where it is stored or passed on. The gallbladder has to contract to squeeze out the bile and dandelion is known to stimulate the gallbladder to contract. This encouragement of movement from the liver via gallbladder to gut is very important in those with the tendency to form gallstones. A major factor in gall stone formation is bile remaining stationary in the gallbladder.
Dandelion's ability to stimulate the gut and liver also means that dandelion is a very mild laxative, gently encouraging regular, normal bowel habits.
Dandelion will prove of benefit to many liver conditions such as hepatitis and jaundice.
Dandelion as a diuretic: Dandelion leaves have been shown to have a diuretic effect in many studies. The interesting thing is that dandelion has loads of potassium as well, unlike drug diuretics that can drain this mineral and lead to heart problems. Dandelion will therefore help to relieve oedema and fluid build up, swollen ankles etc and can be used anywhere the orthodox 'water tablets' (diuretics) are used. It can be very useful for the treatment of pre-menstrual fluid retention. Chronic kidney stone formers will benefit from the diuretic effect.
Finally, because dandelion has the effect of stimulating liver, kidneys and gut, it is a great detoxifying herb and may therefore be a useful part in any illness where a detox may be beneficial. It is also great for just general weight loss and detox purposes.
Cautions and contraindications: Do not take dandelion if you have a gallstone stuck (impacted) in the bile duct.
Dosage: Take 20 drops of Swiss Herbal Remedies dandelion tincture, three times daily, before meals. Mix with a little water.
Tincture specifications: Swiss Herbal Remedies dandelion root and leaf tincture is an organic, decocted tincture, 1:3, 25% alcohol.
Dandelion (50ml)
£9.99
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