Dandalion for Spring Detox

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> Dandelion for Spring Detox More Natural Therapies Solutions

> Adapted from The Seasonal Detox Diet, Remedies from the Ancient

>Cookfire, by Carrie L'Esperance

> Dandelion, " the tooth of the lion, " is a good springtime healer.

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> Whether the dandelion is a native of North America or a

>naturalized plant is debated by authorities; either way it is found and

>eaten in most parts of the world. All parts of the dandelion are used,

>either for food or medicinal purposes the leaves and crowns for salads and

>cooked greens, the flowers for making wine, and the juice for warts and

>blisters.

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> Always use organic dandelion plants!

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> The dandelion root is a blood and kidney cleaner and tonic, as

>well as a diuretic. It can be used as a general cleansing stimulant for the

>liver. Both the dried leaves and the dried and powdered root are used as a

>bitter tea. This tea is for any malfunction of the liver. Fresh dandelion

>leaves or dried root are valuable additions to a diet for people with

>diabetes and hepatitis. (Check with your naturopathic physician before

>taking any herbal remedies for such illness.

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> The main benefit of this great herb is to enhance the function

>of the liver, but the root is also useful for clearing obstructions of the

>spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, and kidneys. It is of tremendous benefit to

>the stomach and intestines, balancing the enzymes that simultaneously

>benefit digestion, assimilation, and elimination.

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> DANDELION HERBAL TEA

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> Ingredients

> 4 cups pure water

> 6 tablespoons. dried dandelion root (1 year old minimum)

> 6 tablespoons dried dandelion leaf (double amount if fresh)

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> Simmer the dandelion roo tin the water, uncovered, for 20

>minutes, then strain the liquid over the dandelion leaf. Cover tightly and

>steep for another 20 minutes; strain the tea again.

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