The dandelion mother tincture is used as a base for the purifying action against the organism, working above all on the liver organ .
However it is not the only use that can be made of it and the liver is not the only part to benefit from it: let's see together the main uses and properties .
Benefits and internal uses of dyeing
Here is what the dandelion mother tincture is for, a precious product to purify the body and eliminate toxins, even able to fight acne, cellulite and disorders related to their accumulation in the body.
- Stimulate digestive and hepatic function
- Promote the regularity of intestinal transit . The bitter principles contained in it, in fact, stimulate the secretions of all the glands of the gastroenteric apparatus (saliva, gastric, pancreatic, intestinal juices), producing a secondary laxative action and a diuretic action;
- Favor the purification of the organism, eliminating toxins (sugars, triglycerides, cholesterol and uric acids) and transforming them into the most suitable form for their elimination (feces, urine, sweat);
- Consequently favor the drainage of body fluids, therefore excellent for women, especially during menopause or menstrual cycle;
- Stabilize blood glucose levels . Thanks to inulin, the dandelion mother tincture performs a hypoglycemic action;
- Anti-cholesterol- lowering action, as seen promotes the expulsion of toxins (cholesterol);
- Preventive action of visual disturbances (thanks to the presence of vitamins and high levels of carotene), of anemias (thanks to the presence of iron and vitamins) and elevation of the defenses of the immune system ;
Internal use : in general we recommend 50 drops in a little water three times a day, before or away from meals. It is always advisable to first consult a specialist who can recommend the ideal dosage for each individual ailment.
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Properties of the dandelion mother tincture
Taraxacum officinalis contains triterpene alcohols (taratol, taraxerol, beta amirine, armidiol); sterols (stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol); vitamins (A, B, C, D); phenolic acids (caffeic, p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid), amino acids, inulin, pectins, choline, bitter principles (tarassacin), mineral salts, all valuable substances for the body.
Thanks to these substances, the dye is indicated in all those pathological situations both external and internal that require a purifying action, to support the liver, kidneys and skin in general.
Its use is justified in cases of hepatic insufficiency or congestion, hepatitis, jaundice, gallstones, inflammation of the bile duct, cholecystitis, hepatocystopathies; intestinal disorders such as constipation; skin disorders such as acne; edema; rheumatism; cholesterol and overweight problems associated with water retention; diabetes.
The dandelion mother tincture is prepared using the leaves and the flowering plant harvested in spring ; it is therefore prepared with a drug weight ratio: 1:10 solvent and an alcohol content of 45% vol.
Contraindications
The mother tinctures have no contraindications except those of the plant itself, so in this case it would be particularly contraindicated to those suffering from gastritis, ulcer or stomach acid .
