Benefits of drinking Dandelion Root Tea (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion Root tea is great for detoxing the liver! In fact, tea made from the dandelion's root has been used in traditional Chinese and Native American medicine for centuries.
This weed-like super food acts a diuretic that cleanses the blood, liver, kidneys and increases bile production. Dandelion helps the kidneys clear out waste, salt, and excess water. Dandelion has been shown to improve liver function by removing toxins.
As a diuretic Dandelion increases urination which then lowers blood pressure. The fiber and potassium in Dandelion also regulate blood pressure. Animal studies have shown that Dandelion lowers and controls cholesterol levels.