Dandelions Are Powerful Medicine
Dandelion Greens & Roots Elixir 
To many, dandelions are persistent weeds, but to herbalists and holistic health practitioners, they are powerful medicine.
According to the study, dandelion contains a wide range of compounds with healing properties, including phenols and terpenes and vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fatty acids. It also notes its use as a natural treatment for gout, diarrhea, and problems of the spleen, liver, and bladder.
A comprehensive review of the health benefits of dandelion published in 2021 evaluated 54 studies that described several therapeutic properties attributed to dandelion.
- Diuretic
- Hepatoprotective
- Immunoprotective
- Antiviral
- Antifungal
- Antibacterial
- Antiarthritic
- Antidiabetic
- Antiobesity
- Antioxidant
- Anticancer
Dandelion is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and is known as a powerful diuretic for treating liver and gallbladder problems. The roots and leaves are used medicinally.
Dandelion can be used in various ways. The young leaves are a common ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and soups. The leaves can be fermented into an herbal beer, the flowers into wine, and the roasted roots are used to make dandelion coffee.
If you want to try dandelion for urinary conditions or any of those listed above, below are instructions for making tea or using a dandelion tincture.
Dandelion Tincture (Elixir)
Take 40 drops/1 teaspoon/2–5 ml of tincture three times daily. Tincture made of dandelion root and leaves helps dissolve small gallstones, stimulates bile flow, and has a mild laxative effect.
Contraindications: If you have gallstones, use dandelion root only under the supervision of a qualified herbalist or health professional.
Borrowed from Epoch Times - Epoch Health
Dandelion Tincture (Elixir)
Take 40 drops/1 teaspoon/2–5 ml of tincture three times daily. Tincture made of dandelion root and leaves helps dissolve small gallstones, stimulates bile flow, and has a mild laxative effect.
Contraindications: If you have gallstones, use dandelion root only under the supervision of a qualified herbalist or health professional.
Borrowed from Epoch Times - Epoch Health