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It’s also used more by the models before a photo shoot or a fashion show: It is a dandelion drink, in the form of a tea or a supplement. a real treatment against swelling of the face, but also of the whole body.
What Is Dandelion And What Is It Used For?
Dandelion, scientific name Taraxacum officinale, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family also known as dandelion, with its bright yellow flowers. Rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants such as polyphenols and beta-carotene, this humble plant with various health properties has been used in traditional medicine (including Chinese) for centuries to support, among other things, liver health, of the heart and even the skin.
The Properties of Dandelion
Rich in flavonoids and potassium, it fights fluid retention and helps to eliminate it
Rich in plant fiber with prebiotic effects, promotes digestion and the balance of the intestinal microbiome
It has a cleansing action and fights food poisoning
Detoxifies the liver
Treats swelling and heaviness in the legs
Fights the formation of cellulite
Thanks to its high content of antioxidants, it fights oxidative stress
It has anti-inflammatory properties
Helps regulate blood sugar
It can lower triglyceride and bad cholesterol (LDL) levels.
Dandelion root extract can help renew cells in the skin, stimulate collagen production and reduce inflammation, preventing acne.
Contraindications
Dandelion is not recommended in case of:
Liver diseases
Cholelithiasis
Gastritis
Peptic ulcer
During pregnancy and breastfeeding
How To Consume Dandelion Drink?
Drink Recipe
Place 1-2 tablespoons of dried dandelion leaves in a teapot. Heat the water, let it boil for 5-10 minutes and strain while pouring the herbal tea into the cup. Given the bitter taste of dandelion, you can sweeten the herbal tea with honey or a natural sweetener such as erythritol.
To prepare the herbal tea you can use both the dried leaves or in a sachet, but also the dandelion root, with which you can create a draining, cleansing, anti-cellulite, hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory decoction.
