Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Breast Cancer,etc

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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale):Breast Cancer,etc

JoAnn Guest

Oct 14, 2004 17:14 PDT

 

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale):

http://www.herbnet.com/Herb%20Uses_CDE.htm

 

Dandelion contains much that is beneficial to our bodies:

 

bitter compounds, choline, inulin, large quantities of minerals such

as calcium, sodium, silicic acid, sulfur and, in the fresh leaves, a

high content of potassium.

 

The bitter compounds stimulate the appetite and promote digestion.

Choline affects the gallbladder and the intestines, often

stimulating the mucous membranes of the large intestine in a

laxative effect.

 

It also has a relationship to the liver's lipid metabolism.

 

Our daily requirement of choline is 2-3 grams and a lack of it

increases fatty degeneration of the liver.

Dandelion can promote bile production in the liver and its

secretion from the liver.

 

Dandelion root is a " blood purifier " that helps both the kidneys and

the liver to improve elimination.

It helps clear up many " eczema-like " skin problems because of this.

 

The root has also been successfully used to treat liver diseases

such as jaundice and cirrhosis along with dyspepsia and gallbladder

problems.

 

Its use as a diuretic is favorable because it replaces the potassium

that most diuretics remove.

 

It's the herb of choice for treating rheumatism, gout and heart

disease

as well as regulating 'hormonal' imbalances.

 

Fresh latex removes warts if applied several times daily.

 

The Chinese have prescribed it since ancient times to treat colds,

bronchitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, boils, ulcers, obesity, dental

problems, itching, and internal injuries.

 

A poultice of chopped dandelion was also used to treat *breast*

cancer.

 

Traditional Ayurvedic physicians used the herb in a similar manner.

 

Recent research shows a wide number of possibilities using

dandelion.

 

It's diuretic property can make it useful in relieving the bloated

feeling of PMS and in help with weight loss.

 

One study shows dandelion inhibits the growth of the fungus

responsible

for vaginal yeast infections.

 

It stimulates bile production and prevents gallstones.

 

There is a German preparation Chol-Grandelat (a combination of

dandelion, milk thistle and rhubarb) prescribed for gallbladder

disease.

Traditional formulas: dandelion and barberry; dandelion and parsley;

dandelion and purslane

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