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Nutritional Nugget:  Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)                Asteraceae family     

10/25/2016

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Parts used:   Root, young tops, leaves before flowering occurs, flowers, stem

Actions: diuretic, expectorant, galactagogue, hepatic, laxative, stomachic, tonic, liver tonic, bitter digestive stimulant, demulcent, prebiotic, immune-modulating, inflammation modulating 

Indications: Root- Gastrointestinal, Liver. Leaf- Slow Digestion, Bladder Infections, PMS, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Indigestion, Liver Problems, Gallstones, Bile Flow Disturbances, Inflammatory Urinary Tract, Dyspepsia, Liver/Gallbladder Disorders, Gout, Rheumatic Disorders

Dandelion leaves contain potassium which is a very important mineral that can be depleted when using diuretics. S’eclairer also learned that the bitter principles found in dandelion stimulates bile and other gastric juices production to increase appetite and ease sluggish digestion and constipation. (1)

Traditional Uses:
•    Folk Medicine- disturbances to bile flow, urinary tract inflammation
•    Traditional Chinese Medicine- acute mastitis and urinary disorders, stomach problems, appendicitis, and inflammation or lack of milk flow in the breasts 
•    Ayurveda- chronic ulcers, tuberculosis, flatulence, colic, kidney disease, gout, liver

Contraindications: Potential allergic reaction if also allergic to chamomile, yarrow, ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigold, daisies, or iodine. Avoid when taking antibiotics. Take precautions if also taking medications broken down by the liver.

How to add it into your diet?
•    Use the leaves in stir fry or as you would any recipe calling for swiss chard arugula or other bitter green
•    Create an infusion using dried leaves or a decoction using dried root

Provided by: Melissa Vertosick, CHHC, AADP

Now available! Melissa is completing her herbal medicine studies. Supervised student clinical sessions available at a reduced rate on Wednesday and Friday evenings and Saturdays at Ola’s Herb Shop in Squirrel Hill. Schedule by calling 412.515.5317 or email woiwstudentclinic@gmail.com 

Appointments for individual coaching available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at S’eclairer. Please make appointment at front desk by calling 724.468.3999. Visit the S’eclairer website at www.seclairer.com. For recipes and healthy living inspiration, visit thewholelifeapproach.com


References:
(1)    Balch, Phyllis A. (2012) Prescription for Herbal Healing, 2nd Edition. Avery. p. 58-59
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