Dandelion Root (4% Flavone)

History:

Dandelion wins the prize as the world’s most famous weed pest when it grows in manicured lawns and gardens, but the botanical name (Taraxacum officinale) of this wonderful wildflower means "the official remedy for disorders,” and thought to be derived from the Greek words taraxos, meaning “disorder” and akos, meaning “remedy.” Since ancient times the entire plant (stems, flower, leaves and root) has lived up to its name and has been used for health and dietary purposes. The English name, Dandelion, is apparently derived from the French, dent de leon, meaning “lion’s tooth,” because the shape of the leaves resemble the shape of a lion’s tooth. Dandelion may be distinguished from other similar-looking herbs because of its hollow, leafless stems that contain a bitter milky-white liquid, which is also found in the root (most potent) and leaves. The dark green Dandelion leaves are irregularly shaped with jagged margins and hairless mid-rib. The magenta-tinged leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern and may grow to a foot and a half in length. The compact, golden-yellow Dandelion blossoms are singular and round, blooming from early spring until well into autumn and reaching up to eight inches in height. Dandelion is a perennial that is believed to be a native of Greece, but grows spontaneously in most parts of the globe, thriving (with its deep, tenacious roots) under almost any conditions. Earliest mention of Dandelion is obscure, although many say Pliny (A.D. 23-79) wrote about it. The Chinese recorded its use in herbal medicine in A.D. 659 and have been using it in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for breast health for at least one thousand years. Arabian physicians of the tenth and eleventh centuries spoke of its nutritive value; and in Europe, it was noted in Welsh medicines of the thirteenth century and mentioned in the Ortus Sanitatis of 1485. Dandelion was purposely introduced from Europe into North America by the early Colonists who regarded it as an important part of their herbal preparations and diets. Native Americans soon found the flower equally important, using it as a tonic and physic (the Mohegan tribe), for digestion (the Ojibwas) and for chest pains (Meskwakis). Dandelion was included in the British Pharmaceutical Codex and United States Dispensatory from 1831 through 1926, and in the National Formulary until 1965. The dried Dandelion Root is listed in the United States Pharmacopoeia. Traditionally, in Europe and America, Dandelion was used as a favorite spring health tonic and is cultivated in India for liver health. In Germany, there is an over-the-counter preparation containing this common weed that is used for gallbladder therapy. It is also listed in over-the-counter treatments in Canada, France and the United Kingdom. Other interesting uses for Dandelion have included the flower in a yellow dye, the leaves in a purple dye, the young leaves in a healthy salad, the flowers in wine and as a garnish in food, and the ground Dandelion Root as a tasty, healthy caffeine-free coffee substitute. Some of Dandelion's chemical constituents include bitter glycosides, carotenoids, terpenoids, inula, choline, lecithin (for  liver), tannins, sterols, essential oil, gluten, gum, saponin and fructose-oligosaccharide inulin (a food fiber and type of sugar-replacing starch, widely distributed in plants and constituting an important part of the world's diet; it also is thought to have probiotic qualities for beneficial stomach/intestinal bacteria and healthy colon and digestive system). Dandelion is a nutritive and a wealth of vitamins A, C, D, several B-vitamins and vitamin P. Rich in iron and other important minerals, including boron, calcium, silicon, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc, Dandelion is also an exceptional source of potassium salts. Dandelion Root also includes asparagin.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Pregnant and nursing women should not use Dandelion Leaf or Root. It is not recommended for people with gallstones or biliary tract (bile duct) obstruction without first consulting a physician. In cases of stomach ulcers, gastritis or irritable bowel, Dandelion Herbal Supplement should be used cautiously, as it may cause over production of stomach acid. Those who are allergic to daisies or asters should not use Dandelion. Do not take Dandelion Herbal Supplement without talking to your doctor first if you are taking certain medicines used to treat infection (antibiotics such as Cipro, Tequin, Levaquin, etc., as it may lower efficacy of drug); Potassium supplements for health condition (too much may be harmful); Blood thinning medicine (Coumadin, Plavix, aspirin, etc.).

Capsule Information:
Our Dandelion Root (4% Flavone) supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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