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Dandelion plant, known as TaraxacumOfficinale in the scientific community, is a herbaceous flowering species from the family Asteraceae, which is commonly referred to as the daisy or a part of the sunflower family. The plant is primarily characterized by its round yellow flower heads that turn into silver tufted balls called clocks. The plant is often referred to as blowball due to this natural process. The flowers may have been the most appealing part of dandelion plant, but its leaves are prized for their medicinal properties. Dandelion leaves, also called dandelion greens, have long been used in traditional medicinal systems for a variety of health purposes, both as a medicine and food.
The most common traditional use of dandelion leaves is that of a diuretic. However, there is also evidence of their use for kidney, gallbladder, and liver issues, and improving digestion. Dandelion has also been used to remove toxins from the blood and excess heat from the body.
Modern Uses
In addition to being used for water retention and detoxification, used for reducing blood cholesterol, regulating blood sugar, reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, improving digestion, preventing free radical damage, and boosting the immune system.
Fun Fact
The very name of dandelion plant –TaraxacumOfficinale – hint towards it medicinal properties. The word Officinale is derived from the Latin word opificina or officina, which means pharmacy.
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