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While some treat it like another weed, some extol its healing magic. It is likely that you have heard of this tender weed which can effectively cure many health conditions and detox your body with its herbal qualities. Priced low and really safe, so much so that it can be given to pregnant women too (for iron content and not for detoxing) - what are we waiting for? Dandelion is here! The plethora of vitamins and minerals in dandelion make it comparable to any multivitamin and mineral supplement which is used to keep the whole body healthy. It contains several essential vitamins and nutrients like vitamins A, C and K, Choline, B-complex, iron, silicon, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, phosphorus and copper. Healthy eaters regularly pick it and use the leaves for their salads.

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Use dandelion to detox the liver and repair any hormonal imbalance. This is due to the fact that the hormones are metabolized by the liver. If you ensure that your liver is functioning optimally, you can be sure to handle menopausal symptoms along with several other gynecological problems like irregular menstruation and PMS.

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Dandelion is known for its strong diuretic action and this causes loss of weight. This need not tamper with the original cause of weight gain, but can be of immense in weight loss without consuming any of the important potassium content of the body.

If weight gain is due to conditions related to bad digestion, dandelion could be a treatment of choice. It can smoothen bowel movement, since it enhances production of bile from the gall bladder. In case you want to use it for this reason, take it to optimize your liver and gall bladder functions but do not forget to cut down the dosage gradually. This weed also stimulates the natural actions and secretions of the digestive system such as with indigestion. It coaches your digestive organs to function properly again, without much effort from your side. Fat digestion can be difficult for some people because of inadequacy of bile and dandelion can be of immense help in such conditions.

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Dandelion to detox is not advisable in case you are allergic to the weed or have inflammation of the gall bladder, intestinal blockage or obstruction in the bile duct. The usual recommended dose for adults is 250 to 500 mg three times a day with meals. Before you begin on the dosage, take advice from your doctor. Thank nature for its bounty and for the gift of health.