Dandelion Root Extract 10:1 TLC

Introduction

Dandelion extract is usually an herbal mixture which suspends oils derived from undried flowers, leaves, and roots of the dandelion plant in a liquid made of grain alcohol and glycerin. Dandelion extract has been used for generations as a medicine for conditions such as fevers, diarrhea, fluid retention, breast problems and liver diseases.

Functions

1. Help balance electrolytes in the blood, uric acid levels and cholesterol levels for some people;

2. May have anti-inflammatory effects and assist with urinary tract infections in women;

3. External use of dandelion extract can treat skin problems such as psoriasis and acne.

Application

1. It is a general stimulant to the system, but especially to the urinary organs, and is chiefly used in kidney and liver disorders.

2. In folk medicine, Dandelion is also used as a remedy for hemorrhoids, gout, rheumatism, eczema, other skin conditions, and diabetes. Its effectiveness for these problems has not, however, been verified.

3. In Asian medicine -- again without verification -- Dandelion is used to treat chronic ulcers, stiff joints, and tuberculosis. It is also used to induce milk production in nursing mothers and to soothe inflamed breast tissue.