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dandelion /dan·de·li·on/ (dan´dĕ-li″on) a weedy herb, Taraxacum officinale, having deeply notched leaves and brilliant yellow flowers; used for dyspepsia, loss of appetite, urinary tract infections, and liver and gallbladder complaints. dandelion, n Latin names: Taraxacum officinale, Taraxacum laevigatum; parts used: buds, leaves, roots; uses: laxative, antihypertensive, diuretic, (under research: antitumor, immunogenic, colon disease, urolithiasis); precautions: pregnancy, lactation, those allergic to chamomile or yarrow root, patients with diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach disorders, bile duct blockage, intestinal blockage, latex allergy; can cause nausea, cholelithiasis, gallbladder infection, contact dermatitis. Also called blowball, cankerwort, lion's tooth, priest's crown, puffball, swine snout, white endive, and wild endive. dandelion see taraxacum officinale. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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LIVER LOVE TEA 2 part burdock root 1 part dandelion root 1/4 part licorice root 1/8 part sassafrass root bark Place one tablespoon of dried herb mix to one cup water in a saucepan with cover on the stove. For an extra-healthy pick-me-up, try the 31-herb Lotus Roots Tonic, with dandelion root, ginseng, cinnamon and ginger. Try dandelion root tea or a Hilda Hemmes Spring Klenz tea. |
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