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What is Dandelion Root?
As the familiar bright yellow heads start to pop up in your lawn this spring, you may want to rethink the value of this backyard "blight" known as the dandelion. Dandelion has a traditionally been used to promote overall health and is a great systemic detoxifier. The value of this little plant is enough to make it commercially valuable across the United States and Europe as an herbal supplement.
Dandelion roots are used as a liver tonic, blood cleanser and an appetite stimulant. Dandelion leaf helps your body remove toxins and excess fluid by acting as a natural, gentle diuretic. Dandelion leaf has also been used as an herbal remedy for women in menopause to ease symptoms. The yellow flower, which later gives way to the cottony ball of fluff, is not used in herbal remedies.
Dandelion is available in a variety of supplement forms: capsule, liquid extract or as an herbal tea. Start to enjoy the benefits that Dandelion has to offer.