7 Amazing Health Benefits of Dandelion

Dandelion leaves and flowers have wound healing and many nutritional properties.

In the minds of many people, dandelion is just a weed without knowing its important health benefits. Dandelion leaves and flowers have the effect of healing wounds and many nutritional properties. Dandelion is found all over the world, (belonging to the Asteraceae family, with the scientific name Lactuca, in Vietnam some places also called toad, lettuce, spearhead...) so everyone can enjoy the beauty and health benefits of dandelion leaves.

Dandelion is often used in salads and has more protein than spinach. Dandelion leaves are rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and manganese and vitamins A, C, E, K, B1, B2, B6. Its roots contain calcium, iron, potassium, sulfur, silicon, magnesium, chlorophyll and phosphorus. Let's look at the uses of dandelion as rated in the world:

1. Treatment of skin diseases

Skin diseases caused by fungal or bacterial infections can be treated with dandelion. When the leaves and stems are pressed, a milky white emulsion is secreted. Dandelion sap has antiseptic, insecticidal and fungicidal properties; it is also highly alkaline. All products made from dandelion are effective in treating skin diseases such as scabies, eczema and other itching conditions.

2. Good for diabetes

One of the great health benefits of dandelion is that it stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin. Dandelion is also considered a natural diuretic, which helps to remove excess sugar from the body and also removes sugar buildup in the kidneys that most diabetics suffer from.

3. Cancer prevention

Traditional medical literature around the world, including Native American, Arabic, and Chinese, has long spoken of the health benefits of dandelions. One of the most important is that dandelions have anti-cancer properties; especially against breast and prostate cancer. Studies have shown that dandelion roots and stems have a significant effect on malignant cells and are resistant to chemotherapy without harming healthy cells.

4. Good for bones

Dandelions are rich in calcium, which is essential for bone growth and strength. Dandelions are also rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C and luteolin, which protect bones from harmful free radicals that can cause general bone weakness, loss of bone density, and premature aging.

5. Improve liver function

Dandelion improves liver function by stimulating the liver naturally and promoting digestion. The active ingredients in dandelion remove toxins from the body, help rebalance electrolytes and rehydrate. Dandelion is difficult to eat. You can add some other leafy greens to the dandelion leaves when preparing dishes (smoothies or salads…). This way, you will not notice the taste and you will get the health benefits of dandelion.

6. Improve digestive system

Dandelion stimulates the appetite, so if you are trying to lose weight, you should avoid it. But if you want to improve your digestive health, dandelion is a good choice! The inulin and mucilage in dandelion soothes the digestive tract, and its antioxidants help absorb toxins from food and stimulate the growth of beneficial gut bacteria while inhibiting and preventing harmful gut bacteria.

7. Promote urinary tract health

Due to its diuretic properties, dandelion is good for the urinary system; detoxifies and cleanses the kidneys; stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria in the urinary system; inhibits harmful bacteria due to the cleansing properties of dandelion.

According to Health & Life