Dandelion is a yellow colored flower that turns white as it ages. It perhaps is best known for its ability to have its white seeds be blown away, featured in many shows and cartoons.
Dandelion is a yellow colored flower that turns white as it ages. It perhaps is best known for its ability to have its white seeds be blown away, featured in many shows and cartoons.
However, did you know that dandelion is secretly a super-herb with many health benefits?
Let’s dive in today to what this special plant has to offer!
Slows Aging
Dandelion contains antioxidants such as beta-carotene and polyphenol which helps reduce cellular aging and protects the cells from damage.
Various studies have shown that dandelion also contains anti-inflammatory properties that slow down inflammation related to aging in the body, protecting DNA and cell tissues.
Highly Nutritional
The flower and roots of dandelion are packed with nutrients that support overall wellbeing:
Vitamin A: boosts vision, immune function, skin and mucous membrane health, reproduction, and cell growth
Vitamin B: helps to convert food into energy, supporting brain and nerve function, and playing a key role in the production of red blood cells
Vitamin C: collagen production for wound healing and tissue repair
Vitamin E: acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage by free radicals, and supporting immune function
Vitamin K: blood clotting, bone health, and cardiovascular health
Fiber: maintaining good digestion and gut microbiome
Folate: preventing birth defects during pregnancy, helping the body create red blood cells to prevent anemia, and supporting DNA synthesis and cell division
Magnesium: good for regulating sleep and preventing diabetes
Iron: supports energy levels and reduces fatigue
Calcium: building and maintaining strong bones and teeth
Potassium: regulates fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals
Lab studies show that water-based dandelion leaf extract can inhibit the interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the human ACE2 receptor. This blockage, observed in vitro, prevents the virus from entering host cells.
There are also studies that suggest that dandelion plays a role in protecting the body from the adverse effects of Covid vaccines on the liver.
Cleanses The Liver
Dandelion root extract has been found to have the potential to reverse liver damage and cleanse the liver from the buildup of toxins.
Studies on animals have found that it can also reduce the buildup of fat in the liver, preventing fatty liver disease.
Protects The Heart
Studies have shown that the potassium found in dandelion leaf extract can also help in lowering high blood pressure, regulating blood pressure to normal levels.
The polyphenol antioxidants have variants in dandelion which have been found to lower cholesterol levels. In fact, the roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers have heart protecting properties which help lower triglyceride and cholesterol, key indicators of heart disease.
Anti-Cancer Properties
Studies with rats have found that dandelion root extract has the ability to prevent the growth and spread of cancerous cells.
Where To Find Dandelion
Wild dandelion is rare in Malaysia, as the plant prefers colder climates. They are known to grow in Cameron Highlands or places with high elevation and lower temperatures.
Instead, you can find dandelion root and leaf extracts in the form of supplements in your local pharmacy or online stores.
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