Chinese Health Theraphy

The therapeutic use of this plant was known in antiquity and no text, including herbaria shows, spoke before the fifteenth century. In 1546 the naturalist Bock attributed to the dandelion a diuretic, while a German pharmacist of the sixteenth century, attributed to the plant under salve (ie able to quickly heal the wounds). Later in the century. Seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the doctors will talk about it extensively Umbrian abbot Kneipp.

The Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale Weber), also known by the common names of “Rejete”, “dandelion”, “dog’s tooth”, “fat pigs”, “piascialetto”, “pisciacani”, “wild chicory head” and “burda chicory, is one of the best known and most widely used herbs in the popular culture. Modern research has confirmed its properties choleretic (increases bile flow) and cholagogic (stimulates bile secretion), useful in case of jaundice, gallstones and type of liver failure.

He owned a bitter digestive tonic and useful for poor appetite and dyspepsia (digestive disorders). Finally, the dandelion is considered a mild laxative (favors the evacuation of faeces) and a soothing hemorrhoidal inflammation. Its function is reflected in the Detoxifying impure and unhealthy, making them fresh and bright.

Suitable for combating and resolving acne, has detoxifying properties, diuretic and purifying. Although not a toxic plant, it should be medical advice in the event that you want to use it, because it is contraindicated in cases of inflammation or obstruction of the bile ducts in gastritis, ulcers and anti-inflammatory therapy durations.

The infusion of the flowers has cosmetic applications and as a lotion to lighten freckles. The decoction of root used as a lotion for the face has invigorating restoring the normal color of skin.

In the kitchen finds many uses dandelion in spring salads, in soups, omelets and quiches. The flower buds are used for the preparation of pickles.

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