Dandelion tea It has numerous health benefits, this plant is quite useful and you can make a tasty and healthy drink, and it is new to many.
You can buy ready-made tea from a dandelion in a pharmacy, and you can make a collection yourself.
But contrary to popular belief, not only the roots are used, but all parts of the plant, including leaves and flowers, are suitable for preparing tea.
Benefits of Dandelion Tea
O dandelion it has long been used in medicine and cooking, and tea from this solar plant is rich in vitamins and trace elements.
But in addition to tea strengthening the immune system, it helps to purify the work of the liver, pancreas, stomach and kidneys, and also due to its properties, it improves the condition of the nervous system.
However, taráxacum has been considered an edible plant since the 1970s.
Currently, studies are being conducted on the use of dandelion tea in the treatment of cancer, but it also has many other positive aspects for health.
-Colds;
- Skin diseases;
- Cardiovascular diseases;
- Renal insufficiency;
– Anemia, any severity;
- Overweight;
– Cleanses the body of toxins;
– It is a good diuretic;
– Diseases of the nervous system;
– Gout and rheumatism;
– Hangover syndrome.
But all these benefits of dandelion tea is due to the vitamin cocktail: the stems, roots and flowers of the dandelion that contain Vitamin A (retinol), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E (tocopherol), a group of B Vitamins (Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B4), potassium and bioflavonoids.
Homemade Dandelion Tea Recipes
Homemade Dandelion Root Tea Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
– 1 liter of water;
– 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of dried Dandelion root.
HOW TO MAKE:
- Place the roots in the pan with water and boil for 5-10 minutes;
- Place a strainer over a teapot and pour the liquid into the pot;
- If you prefer, you can sweeten it with honey.
Homemade dandelion leaf tea recipe
INGREDIENTS:
– 6 dandelion leaves;
- Water.
HOW TO MAKE:
- To make this recipe, bring the tea water to a boil;
- Next, wash the dandelion leaves and then dry with paper towels;
- Then, cut the leaves and small pieces and place them in a glass;
- Pour the boiling water into the cup with the leaves and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.