{"id":6688,"date":"2019-06-03T02:34:07","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T02:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=6688"},"modified":"2021-06-10T14:16:42","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T14:16:42","slug":"20-regenerating-health-benefits-of-dandelion-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/20-regenerating-health-benefits-of-dandelion-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Regenerating Health Benefits of Dandelion Tea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dandelions spread readily throughout fields and yards, making them a gardener’s worst nightmare. Landscapers treat the flower as a pest, removing them from flowerbeds before the dandelions have the opportunity to seed and spread throughout the garden.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of using toxic weed killers to remove dandelions, try harvesting them instead of killing them off. The dried and chopped greens and roots of the dandelion make an herbal tea with potent health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The greens of the dandelion help resolve urinary tract and liver issues, while the roots have a regenerative and detoxifying effect on the liver. Crush the roots and leaves in a food processor and then add them to a coffee grinder to turn it into a powder. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the powder to a crockpot with some water and let it simmer with the lid on for 45-minutes to an hour. Consume one cup of the dandelion tea three times daily for the best results. You can store your tea leftovers in the fridge for up to three days. Here are eight health benefits of drinking dandelion tea.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Boosts Immune Function<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our immune system<\/a> is responsible for preventing and fighting infection. People who are living with a weakened immune system, run the risk of contracting more diseases due to their inability to fend off the infection. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various reasons for weakened immune function, including mineral and vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune disorders, and digestive disorders. Since most of the immune system resides in the digestive system, you can improve your immune response by changing your diet and consuming dandelion tea.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research shows that the roots of dandelion possess potent antimicrobial and antiviral properties. The polyphenol antioxidants found in dandelion root powder help bolster the immune system by reducing inflammation in the gut, allowing the biomes to absorb more nutrients from the food we eat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies show that by consuming dandelion root powder in a tea, patients reduce a viruses’ ability to replicate while preventing the spread and growth of harmful bacteria. Drinking a few cups of dandelion tea every day at the start of the flu season is an effective means of boosting your immune health for the coming flu season.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Aids Digestion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Drinking dandelion tea <\/a>with your meals is an excellent way to improve digestion. The digestive system contains trillions of bacteria living in the intestines. These microbiomes are responsible for a wide variety of metabolic functions, and they are sensitive to the foods we eat and play a significant role in digestion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People with digestive issues may find that they start to develop allergies to certain foods. For example, people with celiac disease that eat gluten may see they develop symptoms of bloating and gas that cause pain and discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking dandelion tea after your meal can help soothe the signs of digestive inflammation associated with celiac disease, Crohn’s, and a leaky gut. Practitioners of traditional medicine understand the value of dandelion tea and use both the roots and the greens in their preparations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking dandelions tea reduces levels of acidity in the gastrointestinal system, providing a hospitable environment for your microbiomes, allowing them to absorb more vitamins and minerals from your food while breaking down proteins, fats and carbs more efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Skincare Benefits<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Staying out in the sun without sunscreen <\/a>will end up in you developing a nasty sunburn. Exposure to the sun’s harmful UV ray’s damaged skin cells, resulting in the development of red, inflamed skin that emanates heat and is sore to touch. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The skin damage results in the creation of free radicals that start to rampage through your skin cells, causing oxidative stress leading to cell death. This skin cell damage from free radical oxidation accelerates the aging process, leading to the development of fine lines and wrinkles, especially in the face.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies on dandelion tea in animals shows that it may protect the skin from the damaged caused by excessive UV exposure, as well as eradicate free radicals responsible for the signs of premature aging.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People living with the skin disorder eczema, can soak a bandage in dandelion tea and use it as a cold compress on their rashes. The polyphenols in the tea reduce inflammation and provide relief from itching symptoms associated with the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Assists in a Weight Loss Diet<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Almost one-third of the American population is overweight or obese. Levels of convenience and comfort have never been so good for consumers, and as a result, sedentary lifestyles<\/a> and poor dietary choices are typical across the country. It’s a shocking statistic, but more than 60-percent of Americans consume fast food daily. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, people eat more than their daily calorie threshold and don’t get any exercise to burn off the extra energy. Eventually, the person starts to develop weight issues and will need to cut down on their BMI to reduce complications and risks to their health from a burgeoning waistline.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While food is the most crucial part of a weight loss diet, and exercise takes a close second, supplementation can help you achieve your weight loss goals faster. Drink dandelion tea before your workout to increase your metabolic rate. This effect helps you to burn more calories in your cardio sessions, leading to a faster rate of fat loss.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Detox the Liver<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The liver acts as one of the body’s primary filters, removing toxins and harmful particles while producing enzymes <\/a>and cholesterol that assist with digestion and managing inflammation. People who develop liver distress through infection or lifestyle choices may run the risk of developing a fatty liver. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fatty liver produces adverse health symptoms such as fatigue and jaundice, and if left untreated, the condition may progress to cirrhosis, where the liver damage leaves scar tissue behind, disrupting liver function.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the liver regenerates by itself when the person adjusts their lifestyle factors and diet to remove the liver stressors. Running a detox program can help your liver regenerate by flushing toxins from your body, giving it a clean slate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consuming the greens of the dandelion in tea allows you to benefit from the antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties of the plant. Drinking the tea three to four times a day can help detox your liver faster.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Balance Blood Pressure<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Around 75-million Americans, or 29-percent of the adult population, suffer from high blood pressure problems. Also known as “hypertension<\/a>,” high blood pressure can cause numerous adverse health issues. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who are suffering from the effects of high blood pressure may not experience any symptoms until the condition escalates to a life-threatening situation. This lack of noticeable symptoms in the early stages of the disease earns it the medical moniker, “the silent killer.” <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People with high blood pressure may not notice any initial signs of the disease other than a tight chest and increased heart rate. Most people write these symptoms off to stress and continue with their lives, without seeking treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If left untreated, the patient runs the risk of developing heart disease and circulatory complications, as well as damage to the renal system. Drinking dandelion tea will help the body regulate blood pressure. The polyphenols found in dandelion greens and roots act as a diuretic, flushing excess water from the body, reducing the patient’s blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Reduce Cholesterol Production<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over 600,000 Americans die each year from heart disease, making it the leading cause of death in the United States. An increase in LDL cholesterol levels above 70-mg p\/dL causes the development of atherosclerosis<\/a>, where fatty cholesterol deposits start to attach to the walls of the arteries, resulting in a narrowing of the artery wall. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, these deposits break free from the artery wall, where they run the risk of causing a blockage, resulting in congestive heart failure and death. While elevated LDL levels are the only contributing factor to the development of heart disease, there are plenty of influencing factors that cause an increase in LDL production.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoking, eating fast food and consuming sugary soda and alcohol all contribute to an increase in LDL cholesterol levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anecdotal evidence suggests that drink dandelion tea can help reduce LDL cholesterol production, keeping the heart-healthy. The bioactive compounds and polyphenols in the tea, help to reduce inflammation and elevated blood sugar levels associated with excess LDL production in the liver.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Regulate Blood Sugar Levels<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More than 30-million Americans live with the blood sugar<\/a> disorder, diabetes type 2, or prediabetes. Access to sugary sodas and candy at convenience stores means that many Americans have elevated blood sugar levels throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, the pancreas, which is the organ responsible for controlling the release of insulin, starts to become dysfunctional. As a result, the patient may begin to feel lethargic and tired after eating a meal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These patients eventually lose the body’s natural capacity to produce insulin and need to rely on exogenous forms of the hormone to ensure they maintain stable blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dandelion root and greens contain the bioactive compounds chicoric and chlorogenic acid. These compounds help to regulate blood glucose levels, resulting in lower fasted blood sugar readings in patients with prediabetes and diabetes type 2. In some cases, drinking dandelion tea in conjunction with diet changes can cure a patient of prediabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Anti-Inflammatory Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dandelion root tea contains polyphenols with anti-inflammatory<\/a> properties. Patients who are suffering from the effects of systemic inflammation can gain relief from their symptoms of discomfort by drinking a few cups of dandelion tea every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most people, inflammation starts in the gut when we eat certain inflammatory foods, such as refined carbohydrates like sugar. These foods cause swelling in the intestinal wall that allows bacteria and inflammatory particles to leave the digestive tract and enter the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, patients may experience an increase in symptoms of inflammatory disease in other regions of the body. Drinking dandelion tea helps to reduce inflammation of the intestinal wall, preventing pathogens and harmful particles from escaping into the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink a cup of hot dandelion tea with your meals to assist with digestion and prevent the onset of systemic inflammation. However, be careful you don’t drink too strong a brew, as it may have a laxative effect on the bowels.
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10. Cancer-Fighting Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More than 15-million Americans live with some form of cancer. Skin, prostate, and colorectal cancer are among the top types of cancer affecting men and women in the United States. Patients with dread diseases like lung cancer<\/a> and liver cancer have a low survival rate, but chances of beating the disease are higher in people who have skin and colorectal cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment for cancer involves chemotherapy and radiation treatment to slow the progression of the condition and drive the patient into remission from the disease. Doctors recommend that patients make necessary lifestyle and dietary changes to assist their recovery from cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking dandelion root tea helps to prevent cancer cells from forming while diminishing the spread of the disease in the body. Drinking the tea helps to reduce the presence of polyps in the gut that may lead to the formation of colorectal cancer. The antioxidant properties of the tea also help to scavenge free radicals from the bloodstream, preventing oxidation of healthy cells.
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11. Enhance Bone Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The degenerative bone disease, osteoporosis <\/a>– affects more than 10-million Americans, with a further 54-million living with low bone density. As we age, the skeletal system starts to dissolve calcium deposits in our bones, resulting in lower bone density that makes the skeletal system prone to breaks and fractures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osteoporosis is a chronic condition with no cure. However, doctors recommend that patients make changes to their diet and lifestyle to slow the progression of the disease. Adding dandelion greens to your tea infuser helps to enhance the levels of vitamins and minerals responsible for maintaining optimal bone health. Dandelions greens are a rich source of vitamin K and calcium, two critical nutrients needed for strong, healthy bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inulin found in dandelion root helps to enhance digestion and stop systemic inflammation, which may accelerate the progression of the patient’s condition. Inulin also helps to strengthen the health of gut bacteria responsible for assimilating the nutrition from your food.
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12. Enhance Cognitive Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you feel like you have a case of brain fog? We all have days where we get up in the morning feeling tired and lethargic<\/a>. Upon arriving at the office and sitting behind the desk, you struggle to gather your thoughts and procrastinate in your work. As a result, your boss gives you a warning and tells you to wake up and get to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This scenario plays out every day in offices throughout the country. Boosting your energy levels with cups of coffee doesn’t seem to help, and your brain continues to wallow in a sluggish state. Fortunately, there’s a solution to your brain fog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea made with dandelion flowers is a rich source of lecithin, which increases the amount of neurotransmitter, acetylcholine – responsible for enhancing memory recall and focus in the brain. Drink a cup of the tea before you leave for work, and you’ll feel sharp behind your desk, ready to increase your productivity.
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13. Boosts Circulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dandelion tea is rich in iron, a vital mineral responsible for producing hemoglobin<\/a>. This protein allows blood cells to absorb oxygen, sending oxygenated blood throughout the circulatory system to fuel the needs of muscles, tissues, and cells. People who produce low levels of hemoglobin suffer from a condition known as “anemia.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anemic people often experience symptoms of lightheadedness when rising from a seated or prostrate position. The patient may also experience issues with concentrating or holding their focus, as well as battle with feelings of fatigue and lethargy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking dandelion tea twice a day in the morning and evening can help to boost your levels of iron responsible for producing more hemoglobin, raising blood oxygen levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most patients will feel relief from their symptoms and notice enhanced levels of energy within a week of adding dandelion tea into their diet. Harvest and dry the leaves of the plant, then chop them up and add them to your tea diffuser.
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14. Anti-Microbial Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dandelion tea is well-known in traditional medicine for its potent anti-microbial properties. Anti-microbial compounds fight bacteria, fungi, and viruses \u2013 preventing infection. Making a salve with the roots and greens of the dandelion plant is an excellent way to treat skin conditions like eczema<\/a>, and it helps to prevent infection in cuts and scrapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the anti-bacterial action of dandelion tea is also suitable for treating symptoms of bacterial infection in the gut. Dandelion is selective, killing off harmful bacteria while boosting the health of the gut microbiome. As a result, drinking dandelion tea may help to accelerate healing from digestive diseases, like rhinovirus and salmonella bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The anti-microbial properties of dandelion also have benefits in treating patients infected by medically resistant strains of bacteria. The anti-microbial properties of dandelion are so potent that research shows that tea is effective at treating patients who are suffering from infection with the bacteria Bacillus subtilis, E. coli, and MRSA.
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15. Prevent Urinary Tract Infections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The anti-microbial properties of dandelion tea can help heal a urinary tract infection<\/a>, (UTI), faster while reducing symptoms of discomfort and pain during urination. A UTI occurs for a variety of reasons, and the severity of the symptoms associated with the disease depends on whether the pathogen responsible is viral or bacterial in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viral UTIs typically last for a few days before symptoms begin to fade. In most mild UTI cases, the patient makes a full recovery in less than a week. However, bacterial UTI is a different condition altogether. Bacterial UTI may occur due to infection with a sexually transmitted disease, like chlamydia or gonorrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bacterial UTIs require treatment with antibiotics. In most cases, the infection will clear up after the administration of medication. However, viral UTI is treatable with home remedies \u2013 like dandelion tea. The anti-microbial properties of dandelion tee found in the roots and greens of the plant help to eliminate pathogens and accelerate the healing process.
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16. Relieve Constipation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re dealing with a case of constipation<\/a>, dandelion tea can help your bowel movement and let you pass stool. Herbal teas have an extensive history, spanning millennia, where traditional healers use them to cure a variety of ailments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to remember that some herbal; teas have stronger effects than others. For example, a strong cup of green tea is good for you. The catechins found in a strong brew of green tea, help to lower inflammation, and provide cancer-protective properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, brewing a potent batch of dandelion tea can have a somewhat toxic effect on the body, increasing digestive discomfort, which may lead to symptoms of diarrhea. While dandelion tea is effective at stopping the effects of constipation, it’s vital that you measure the dose correctly and don’t make the tea too strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink the tea first thing in the morning before your breakfast for fast relief from constipation.
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17. Natural Substitute for Coffee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have a hard time waking up in the morning before your caffeine <\/a>fix, try dandelion tea as an alternative. Take the roots of the dandelion plant and toast them in the oven at 375F for 10 to 15-minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After they turn golden brown, remove them from the oven, let them cool, and then grind the roots in your coffee grinder. Take the powder and add it to hot water for a cup of tasty dandelion tea that has a roasted flavor profile similar to coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The natural polyphenols antioxidants found in the dandelion root, help to clear neural pathways in the brain. As a result, you feel wide awake and alert, with enhanced levels of focus. Unlike coffee, dandelion tea won’t give you’re the caffeine jitters either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next time that you feel like an energy boost to make it through the afternoon, give dandelion tea a try before you head to the coffee machine.
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18. Diuretic Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re dealing with a case of bloating after a heavy meal, or due to your menstrual cycle<\/a>, drinking dandelion tea can help to flush the excess water from your body. Dandelion greens have potent diuretic properties that make the consumption of the tea suitable for anyone trying to lose water weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we eat carbohydrate, every gram of carbs holds onto four grams of water. Combining refined carbs with encumbered sodium \u2013 like the kind found in snack foods like potato chips, results in the body holding onto more water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drop the bloat associated with excess water weight by drinking two or three cups of dandelion tea throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The diuretic properties increase the production of urine, draining your body of the excess water weight. Athletes that need to cut weight for competition may also gain some benefit from the diuretic properties of dandelion tea, especially when it comes time to step onto the scales.
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19. Side Effects and Risks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Consuming dandelion tea is relatively harmless, and there are no reported cases of supplementation with the tea causing any physical harm. However, it’s essential to realize that some people may have an allergic reaction to dandelion. Therefore, it’s vital that you test your response to the tea before you drink the first serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a batch of the tea, and soak a cotton ball in the beverage. Place the cotton ball on the inside of your wrist and wait for 15-minutes. If the skin on your wrist starts to turn a reddish color and exhibit signs of inflammation, then you are allergic to dandelion and should avoid drinking the tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The diuretic <\/a>properties of dandelion may also cause confliction with certain medications designed for controlling blood pressure. There may also be complications with certain antibiotic medications as well. Speak to your doctor for advice on difficulties with existing drug protocols you may be using, before using dandelion tea.
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20. Dosage and Supplement Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s safe to consume the flowers, greens, stems, and roots of the dandelion plant. However, it’s vital that you check for an allergic response before you drink the tea. Use the method described above to test your reaction to dandelion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dandelion tea has no current guidelines approved by a medical authority. However, there are various health websites and naturopath practitioners that offer instructions on how to make the tea, depending on the ailment you wish to treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend you follow these guidelines for using dandelion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dried leaves: 4\u201310 grams, daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh leaves: 4\u201310 grams, daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh roots \u2013 Consume between two to four grams daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dried root powder – Use between 250 to 1,000 mg, up to four times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When brewing the tea, we recommend you steep the roots for 15-minutes for a mild brew and 30-minutes for a potent beverage. Use mild brews for therapeutic use, and stronger versions for treating conditions like constipation<\/a>.
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