Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)

Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) is full of potent antioxidants, which has many medicinal properties. 

Taraxacum officinale which is also known as Dandelion is native to Europe but found throughout temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere. The leaves, flowers, and root of the plant have traditionally been used in Mexican and other North American medicine. From the root to the flower, dandelions are extremely nutritious plants full of vitamins, fiber, minerals, vitamins A, C, & K. They also contain vitamin E, folate, and small amounts of other B vitamins a substantial amount of several iron, calcium, magnesium & potassium.

The root of the dandelion is rich in the carbohydrate inulin, a type of soluble fiber found in plants that supports the growth & maintenance of healthy gut bacteria in your digestive tract.

The antioxidant compounds in dandelion help neutralize free radicals molecules that are a product of normal metabolism but contribute to chronic disease risk if levels get too high in your body.

Antioxidants are crucial for keeping your body healthy. Dandelion helps with, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels, inflammation, kidney & liver health, weight loss, it acts is a anti-cancer effects, which is has the potential to prevent the growth of cancerous cells in various organ system. It helps to protect against skin damage caused by aging, acne, & sunlight.

It also helps to promote lymphatic drainage, reduce any swelling and pain, and boost your immune system.

Dandelions contain high levels of the antioxidant beta carotene, which may protect against cell damage and oxidative stress.

They’re also rich in another type of antioxidants called polyphenols, which are found mostly in the flower but occur in the roots, leaves, and stems as well.