Roasted dandelion root tea offers plenty of medicinal benefits, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine. You can find dandelion tea at most health food stores and online. If you live in a temperate climate, check in your yard in early spring and you may find wild dandelion plant growing. Check with your doctor before using natural remedies to treat serious health conditions.
Diuretic
Certain dandelion root teas also contain dandelion leaves. The University of Maryland states that dandelion root tea can serve as a diuretic, which means it raises the frequency of your urination to eliminate salts and water from your kidneys. It is recommended for those who look to treat liver disorders, poor digestion and hypertension. Dandelions are high in vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K. They also contain essential minerals like potassium, calcium and iron, according to the Natural News.
Digestion Soother
Dandelion root improves your digestive system by stimulating your appetite, and promotes digestion and gastrointestinal health. Dandelion root also is an antiviral agent. These medicinal properties can be helpful if you are feeling constipated and gassy, because dandelion root acts as a mild laxative. To make your own dandelion root tea, dehydrate the roots. Dust off dirt -- do not wash them -- chop the roots and place them in a warm, dark and well-ventilated space. To use a dehydrator, dry them at 105 degrees F and store them in airlocked containers. To create a potent tea, boil, 1 tbsp. of root per 2 cups of water, as recommended by the Natural News.
Liver Detoxification
Dandelion root can act as a liver detoxification. When cleansing your liver, you may want to cleanse other surrounding organs that directly work with your liver, such as your gallbladder, which dandelion root can also cleanse, notes the University of Maryland.
Diabetes Treatment
A study published in "Science Direct" shows that dandelion root extract water has been helpful in reducing diabetic complications in laboratory rats with diabetes. More studies are needed to clearly define the response to dandelion root in diabetic humans.
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