March 13, 2015

FOOD FACT: DANDELION GREENS.

Dandelion

  • Dandelion is beneficial to digestion and is an antiviral.
  • It may also be useful in treating jaundice, cirrhosis, edema due to high blood pressure, gout, eczema and acne.
  • Dandelion is also used to treat and prevent breast and lung tumors and premenstrual bloating.
  • Dandelion greens are high in vitamin A in the form of antioxidant carotenoid and vitamin C.
  • They also contain calcium and potassium.
  • Dandelion root contains inulin, which lowers blood sugar in diabetics.