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Health See other Health Articles Title: 7 Ways Dandelion Tea Could Be Good for You 1. It Reduces Water Weight If you’re feeling bloated, dandelion tea could provide relief because it acts as a diuretic and increases urine output. One studyTrusted Source showed an increased urine output after two 1-cup servings of dandelion tea made from the leaves of the plant. 2. It Could Promote Liver Health Dandelion root has long been held as a “liver tonic” in folk medicine. Preliminary studies suggest this is due, in part, to its ability to increase the flow of bile. Naturopaths believe it means that dandelion root tea could help detoxify the liver, help with skin and eye problems, and relieve symptoms of liver disease. A 2017 study suggests that polysaccharides in dandelion may indeed be beneficial to liver function. 3. It Can Act As a Natural Coffee Substitute You may be able to find this product of pre-prepared dandelion root at your local health food stores, but you can also harvest and make it from your own non-insecticide-treated, lawn-variety dandelions. The roots of young dandelion plants are roasted to a dark brown color. Then, after steeping in hot water and straining, it can be enjoyed as a coffee substitute. 4. Similarities Between Dandelion and a Weight Loss Drug? A recent Korean studyTrusted Source suggests that dandelion could have similar effects on the body as the weight loss drug Orlistat, which works by inhibiting pancreatic lipase, an enzyme released during digestion to break down fat. Testing the impact of dandelion extract in mice revealed similar results, prompting researchers to recommend further study on the possible anti-obesity effects of dandelion. 5. Dandelion Tea May Soothe Digestive Ailments Dandelion root tea can have many positive effects on your digestive system, although much of the evidence is anecdotal. It has historically been used to improve appetite, soothe minor digestive ailments, and possibly relieve constipation. 6. It Could Have Future Anti-Cancer Applications Recently, dandelion root has been studied for its cancer-fighting potential, and so far the results appear promising. A 2011 Canadian studyTrusted Source showed that dandelion root extract induces cell death in melanoma cells without impacting non-cancerous cells. AnotherTrusted Source showed that it does the same to pancreatic cancer cells. While the anti-cancer effects of dandelion tea haven’t been tested, the potential is positive. 7. It May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections Paired with another herb, uva ursi, dandelion roots and leaves may help prevent urinary tract infections. It’s believed this combination works because of anti-bacterial compounds in uva ursi, and the increased urination associated with dandelion. Possible Side Effects Dandelion is considered safe for most people. However, some people may have an allergic reaction from touching or ingesting dandelion. Dandelion has also been found to interact with certain medications, including diuretics, lithium, and Cipro. If you are taking any prescription medications, consult your doctor before drinking dandelion tea. Poster Comment: I got a free box of dandelion root tea at a local store. I am taking some now. Tastes OK. I used no sweetener. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 4.
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My former Mormon neighbor takes Lithium. It makes her sleepy. She told me her younger daughter was seeing the manager at the store she was working at and she is pregnant again with another boy. I guess her other boy will have a half-brother now. I hope this new guy is not a drinker since alcohol killed her deceased husband. He was drinking the day he died. :-/
LOL! But does she work for Biden? These are hard times, demanding solutions. Can we jam spastics into battery packs? May be problematic unless said spastics are politically inconvenient. The New 2023 Cherry MaoGoddess gets 43 hectares per counterrevolutionary!
No, but I heard that her two daughters and herself voted for Obama. Eeek! ;)
I could run 200 EVs for a year off the lithium Biden has metabolized. Makes me wonder how effective lithium is as medicine.
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