Oh' the lovely dandelion! What most consider pesky, yellow weeds growing in their lawns, are actually a goldmine to the body.
"Suppose your doctor tells you, on your next visit, that he has just discovered a miracle drug which, when eaten as a part of your daily diet or taken as a beverage, could, depending on the peculiarities of your body chemistry: prevent or cure liver diseases, such as hepatitis or jaundice; act as a tonic and gentle diuretic to purify your blood, cleanse your system, dissolve kidney stones, and otherwise improve gastro-intestinal health; assist in weight reduction; cleanse your skin and eliminate acne; improve your bowel function, working equally well to relieve both constipation and diarrhea; prevent or lower high blood pressure; prevent or cure anemia; lower your serum cholesterol by as much as half; eliminate or drastically reduce acid indigestion and gas buildup by cutting the heaviness of fatty foods; prevent or cure various forms of cancer; prevent or control diabetes mellitus; and, at the same time, have no negative side effects and selectively act on only what ails you. If he gave you a prescription for this miracle medicine, would you use it religiously at first to solve whatever the problem is and then consistently for preventative body maintenance?"
-Peter Gail
I hope that the answer is a wholehearted "yes". Dandelion root tea is available in every health food store across the country (or you can harvest your own). The taste is a bit bitter, but palatable with honey. There are no finite limits to its benefits. Unlike some herbs, dandelion can be consumed every day. Make dandelion root tea a part of your daily regimen, and bask in the glowing health it delivers.
Below, I placed a link to a great book that goes into much detail about the benefits of dandelion. Enjoy!
Photography by, Natryl1
