The benefits of Dandelion Roots
Hey dear community, first of all I would like to welcome you to my contribution and hope you had a weekend which has brought many interesting experiences into your life! In my new contribution I would like to talk about nature and hope you are able to expand your knowledge.
For hundreds of years, dandelion or also known under the botanical name Taraxacum, has been appreciated for its healing properties and tradition shows that already old scholars from the Arab world used the plant to cure various types of diseases. There are different common names and the scientific name can be traced back to the Arabic word al-taxaracon which refers to the bitter taste of the roots, but the exact origin of the name is often puzzled and there are different views. Many consider dandelion as a kind of pest plant that can be found particularly often on meadows or fields and in Europe or some parts of Asia it is widespread and it can be said that it's an important medicine which is not lacking in many places and the whole plant can be used, but the root is particularly effective. Already in the mythology of the Middle Ages, there were legends that if people would carry the roots as a chain they would have a kind of protection against negative influences and in addition to the diverse medical application, the roots were also dried and used as a substitute for coffee during the 17th century and it is still a popular alternative for people who do not tolerate caffeine but do not want to live without coffee.
The various contained bitter substances can have a positive effect on many types of diseases and traditionally it's used against stomach or intestinal problems, infections, eating disorders or to improve the immune system and it also can have a positive effect on the pineal gland and help to activate or descale it. The roots can have an influence on bringing the metabolism into a good balance and can also help with detoxification or is also used against free radicals because of the antioxidant effect and as a universal remedy, it can be a good addition against hundreds of types of diseases or help with acute treatment. For external complaints it can also be a great help and even for serious diseases such as diabetes, it can be a glimmer of hope and also from cancer research there is considerable research in which it was discovered that an extract from the roots can help to fight cancer cells and promote the suicide of cancer cells. The area of application is extremely diverse and popular is to prepare a tea from the roots and also for extraction purposes it can also be interesting and here it can also be worthwhile to squeeze a juice from the root which can be diluted with other drinks. Finally, I would like to mention that in case of illness, the doctor or pharmacist of the trust should always be asked about the correct use and possible side effects to avoid complications!
Thanks a lot for stopping by and I hope you could learn something new about nature! I captured these pictures with my Camera Sony Alpha 6000 plus 55-210 mm lens.
This medicinal plant I know it is found here and people neglect it. I did not know that it works against so many diseases. I will try to eat the plant if I can find it
Glad that I could motivate you to keep a closer eye on this great medicinal plant.
Sharing a very nice post, learning a lot through your post, thank you very much dear
Thanks a lot for stopping by and your kind words dear @mdkironkhna
I didn't know about it, but found out through my post, your post is really appreciated
Happy that you could learn something new :)
Very good to know about it. Many plants we not know, can be applied for healing properties. Such plants are often better than medicine.
You said it well. Especially the roots are often a real gem :)
informative good article! i also dried dandelion roots and had a large quantity. a few days ago i saw that the worms had taken it, although i kept it safely in a jar. the dried roots that i roasted afterwards are fine. unfortunately i had to throw everything else away. but i know for next year that i should roast the roots for storage :)
Glad to hear from you, that's sad to hear that some of your precious medicine is therefore unusable! I actually always collect mine fresh, because I have a good opportunity and here many grow in a flowerbed which can be easily removed. I should also think about preserving them more.. Have you tried to press a juice off it or to produce an extract which of course increases the medical potential a lot? :) Have a great day dear @charlissy
Hi!
I wanted to make a dandelion coffee from the roots.
1 1/2 years ago I made a DMSO extract from the dandelion flowers and drank it for half a year as a cure. It was very strong and I took 1-2 drops a day.
Did you make an extract?
best regards :)
Good choice and great that you make use of this valuable plant, unbelievable that it is often considered a pest plant. I prefer to consume the roots raw or as tea in which I add other roots such as ginger.