Nowfoods DANDELION ROOT 500mg 100 CAPS

The Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Dandelion is a common flowering plant found in abundance in all temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere. It is a source of many compounds found in nature, including carotenoids, fatty acids, flavonoids and phytosterols.

Traditionally, the roots and leaves of the plant used as medicines for diseases of the breast, bloating, digestive disorders, joint pains, fevers and skin diseases. The leaves of this plant is very rich in vitamins, including A, C, D and B-complex. They also have high levels of metals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron and silicon. The most active constituents of dandelion are eudesmanolide and germacranolide and found only in the dandelion.

The dandelion can also be used as a mild diuretic and can reduce cholesterol. Today, many doctors herbalists use dandelion to purify the liver and gallbladder of toxins. Research shows that dandelion can treat pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory disorders. It can also improve overall health and is beneficial for the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, stomach and other organs. The dandelion is also recommended for the treatment of tinnitus, tonsillitis, osteoporosis, abscesses, anemia, breast tumor, cirrhosis, fluid retention, hepatitis, jaundice, rheumatism and warts.

The nutrient content of dandelion includes Lactupicrine, a bitter substance, tannin, inulin and latexlike substance, polysaccharides and carotene.

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