Benefits of Dandelions

October 23, 2021

Exploring the Benefits of Dandelions

Dandelions are initially found in Europe and, eventually, reach every part of the world. With its captivating natural beauty, I am sure that you are curious about what this flower has to offer in terms of health advantages. At the same time, it’s possible preventive measures. In this article, we will review the crucial information about the flower dandelion.

The Possible Health Benefits of Dandelions

Fighting Inflammation on the Tonsils

Turning a dandelion into a tea and asking a patient who just had their tonsils removed is believed to be helpful. This flower’s anti-inflammation properties make it ideal in aiding throat inflammation brought by the removal of the tonsil. An observed faster healing period was shared by those who used this as tea.

Aiding bladder and kidney Troubles

The combined power of dandelion and the uva ursi herb is known to lessen urinary tract infections among women. The uva ursi serves as a bacteria killer, while the dandelion functions to help in inducing an increased level of urine. Using this during the season of infection is recommended, but not for a very long time since the uva ursi is also known for having an adverse effect when taken for an extended time.

Other functions

Dandelions are also known to help in aiding pain brought by arthritis, bruises, constipation, eczema, heart failure, intestinal gas, loss of appetite, upset stomach, and other conditions. Though several users have given their testimonies about the effects of dandelion with the listed conditions, further research must still be done to verify the information thoroughly.

General Precaution

Safety

Taking dandelions through the mouth at a moderate level or like those ingested or included on food is safe. But one must know that too much content of dandelion may cause discomfort and adverse effects such as allergic reactions, diarrhea, heartburn, and stomach troubles.

Eczema

People with eczema should first verify to their health professionals if it is okay to include dandelions in their meals. There were reported instances where people with eczema took dandelion and resulted in an increased allergic reaction.

Breastfeeding and pregnancy

No further research was done to verify if dandelion affects those who are breastfeeding and pregnant. To be entirely sure, do not include dandelion in the meal if a breastfeeding or pregnant woman will eat it.

Bleeding Disorders

Though it was mentioned above that dandelion may help aid bruises, it is also believed that it can slow blood clotting. So, it means that bruising and bleeding may also be triggered by dandelion.

Ragweed Allergy

People who are allergic to ragweeds such as chrysanthemum, daisies, and marigold, will also be more likely allergic to dandelions. Check for possible allergic reactions before inclusion in a meal.

Kidney Failure

People with complications or conditions in the kidney should be careful in using dandelion since it also tends to bring more difficulty to any existing kidney condition.

Possible Interactions

Pairing dandelion with other current medications such as antibiotics, lithium, cytochrome, and water pills is not recommended. This is for the sole reason that the drug will not work at its best since dandelion interferes with it and creates a conflict within the body. If you take any of the listed medicine, then do not include dandelion into your meal plan, for it will only bring adverse effects.

Dandelion Recommended Dosage

Consider the individual’s age and general health status before asking them to include dandelion into the meal plan. More than that, the best and safest way is to consult the doctor first and seek proper guidance.

Including dandelion into your meal plan as a way of treating certain conditions may be helpful. But as I kept reiterating in this article, the best way to do it is to consult a medical professional first. If you get the signal, then, by all means, use dandelion. If not, then stick with the advice given by the doctor.

References:

Bevin A. Clare, M.S., Richard S. Conroy, Ph.D., and Kevin Spelman, Ph.D., The Diuretic Effect in Human Subjects of an Extract of Taraxacum officinale Folium over a Single Day, doi: 10.1089/acm.2008.0152

Sweeney B, Vora M, Ulbricht C, Basch E. Evidence-based systematic review of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) by natural standard research collaboration. J Herb Pharmacother. 2005;5(1):79-93. PMID: 16093238.

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