Dandelion for digestion and Good Gut Health
- It is no secret that the gut lining absorbs the food we eat. In fact, it releases the proper enzymes to break down the food we eat and pass wast. When the gut and the digestive system is not taken care of it can trigger inflammation which can lead to damage to eggs and sperm health
- For someone like me trying to conceive through IVF treatment, fertility detox is one of my processes. It is important to use the right kind of food to gently remove toxins out of the body in order to improve the whole system (gut health). The idea is to give the liver a chance to clean and expel all the bad toxins from the digestive system without overloading the work of the liver
History of Dandelion use
Dandelion has been around since before written history. It is known to be native to Europe and Asia. In fact, the earliest recording was found in Britain and France. An Arabian physician around the 10th and 11th centuries were known to use dandelion for medical purposes.
You can find dandelions just about anywhere. It can grow anywhere, as a matter of fact, I can see then porking out right now on my lawn. While some part of the world loves it, eat, and uses it for medical use. Other parts of the world use pesticides to eradicate and kill them. In most cases, it comes right back as it is difficult to kill them. No matter how much one tries to get rid of this medicinal plant, each year it stubbornly returns. There is no reason to plant them as you can practically find them anywhere from your lawn to farms and countrysides,, etc.
The best time to harvest these plants is anytime. The younger greens are the best as it is less bitter. They are fresher and more tender. The root however can be harvested and used around late fall. Here are ways Dandelion is good for digestion and good gut health.
How Dandelion help with Good for gut health
1. The Leaf has Bitter Compound
- Dandelion has a rich supply of bitter compound which stimulates receptor on the tongue. In order words, it stimulates the flow of digestive juices from the exocrine glades of the month Let the digestive track aware that food is coming it’s way so it is prepared to accept it and work. It also helps stimulate a receptor in the stomach, pancreas, duodenum, and liver aid in good digestion.
2. The Root Stimulate the Production of bile
- The root of the Dandelion plant is responsible for stimulating the production of the bile from the liver. Which aid in breaking down the cholesterol and fat. It does this without damaging the liver
3.Dandelion Plant
- Dandelion can be used for disorders caused by insufficient or congested bile, such as intractable biliary constipation
The Last Thing You Need to Know about Dandelion and it’s Health Benefit
- Dandelion is not just for digestion and achieving good gut health. In our society today, Dandelion’s whole plant can be eaten as food, wine, or used as a medicine. It can be used to treat a variety of health issues such as fevers, boils, eye problems, diarrhea, fluid retention, liver congestion, heartburn, and skin ailments. Dandelion was used in China, India, and Russia to treat breast problems, liver diseases, appendicitis, and digestive problems for more information go here. As you know this blog post focused solely on how it aid digest and lead to good gut health
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Sources
Hoffmann, David., (2017) Healthy Digestion, A Natural Approach to relieving Indigestion, Gas, Heartburn, constipation colitis, and more. (2)489 -507