Dandelion Leaf Tea

The awareness about the dandelion leaf tea is increasing these days due to the health benefits that it provides. It is said that the dandelion leaf is high in vitamins and minerals, which includes vitamin A. Vitamin C as well as potassium.

Basically the dandelion leaf has been used traditionally for centuries as a medicine in different parts of the world such as India, China, Europe and North America etc. Dandelion leaf in general is used for various herbal treatments such as for various liver and gallbladder related disorders and even for incomplete digestion of fats. It helps in release of bile and acts as a laxative. It is well known to speed up the breakdown of a range of steroid hormones, causing an indirect, positive effect on eczema and other skin related problems.

The dandelion leaf has also been used traditionally for the treatment of respiratory disorders. The consumption of dandelion leaf tea, similar to dandelion root is very well known for herbal diuretics. It also helps in stimulating urination but also replaces the potassium lost to the increased volume of urine. In general the dried leaf of dandelion is prepared as a tea but one can also use dandelion leaf extract for making the tea.