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Improve overall health, including liver function and skin problems, with dandelion
by: Raw Michelle
Natural News
Time to put the “dandelions are annoying weeds” thoughts to rest.
Its roots, sap and leaves are powerful ways to help heal the body, ranging from improving liver function to combating skin conditions such as eczema (1). In fact, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, “Native Americans also boiled dandelion in water and took it to treat kidney disease, swelling, skin problems, heartburn and upset stomach.” (2)
Dandelion has been used successfully across a variety of cultures, for several applications. It's no secret that it's an excellent way to keep the body healthy.
Here's a closer look at some of the top health benefits of dandelion.
How dandelion helps health
1. Maintains proper liver function. Dandelion root is known to prevent liver hemorrhaging, but it also improves blood purity and the flow of bile, which the liver manages and plays a role in.
2. Fights acne and eczema. Have a case of bad acne? Drinking dandelion juice acts as a stimulant, detoxifier, diuretic and antioxidant that helps to fight off toxins which often result from out-of-balance hormones. The toxins are ultimately sweat out through the skin and because of the juice's stimulating ability, pores are widened to help ease the process. Dandelion sap may also be used topically.
Furthermore, because its sap is highly alkaline and has germ-fighting properties, it's touted as an ideal way to manage a variety of skin conditions including general itching, eczema and ringworm.
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Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2014/05/improve-overall-health-including-liver.html
