Lose Weight By Drinking This Homemade Dandelion Root Tea

Ever see those yellow topped flower-like weeds and think, “hey, this would make a good tea?”

Well, someone did! And it turns out it’s actually a great herbal remedy to a wide variety of ailments.

Dandelion root is a high antioxidant herb rich in vitamin A, iron, and potassium. When taken as a tea, you could help treat disease and alleviate pain due to menstruation or constipation.

Benefits of Dandelion Root Tea

This root extract is extremely unique in its healing abilities. It is the only thing that can help with chronic myelomonocytic Leukemia and has been found effective in treating breast tumors as well.

It’s a great herb to detoxify your organs, especially the liver and kidney, and it’s great for purifying the blood too.

Dandelion root has been shown to treat high blood pressure, heart disease, and helps relieve the pain of arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout. In Europe, it is an effective treatment for diabetes as it lowers blood sugar levels.

It’s also wonderful at promoting a healthy digestive system and works as a mild laxative to help with regularity.

Feeling blue? This yellow herb will stabilize mood and help treat depression due to its heaping amount of vitamin B-complex.

Don’t Just Take it From Me

Dandelion has be tried and tested by a long list of people resulting in the discovery of its many benefits.

One young avid yogi, Dinah Alobeid, swears by dandelion root tea. “Its helpful properties for regulating the digestive system, weight loss, and its ability to enhance mood were the key things for me.”

As a dancer and yogi, Dinah is extremely in tune with her body and feeling the changes of dandelion root tea was an amazing experience she wants to tell the world about.

“This bitter tea is earthy, flavorful, and a great way to start or finish the day. It’s gentle yet incredibly effective in moving along the digestive system and beyond the tranquil act of preparing and drinking tea, I found that it did in fact improve moods. With no side effects, this natural herbal tea also assists in reducing bloating, reducing high blood pressure, and alleviating symptoms of aching joints.”

Dandelion Root Tea Recipe

Want to give this herbal tea a try? You won’t be disappointed!

There are many recipes you can try out, but here’s one I particularly like for its healing qualities during menstruation. It’s particularly effective in reducing cramps and bloating and the dandelion will help brighten your spirit.

Ingredients

3 cups water

1 tablespoon each of dandelion root, chamomile, and oatstraw

Directions

Grab a stainless pot and place the herbs and water inside. Bring the herbs to a boil. Remove from heat.

Continue to let the herbs steep for two hours. After steeping, strain the herbs from the tea.

You can reheat the tea at any time and it’s recommended to drink two cups a day.

Sources:

http://www.curejoy.com/content/dandelion-root-tea-tried-tested/

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