Health Giving Properties of Dandelions
It is true, Dandelion leaves are a great source of health giving properties. The common and garden Dandelion leaves contain magnesium, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, gluten, proteins, resin, iron, sulphur, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E, and vitamin A.
A great tonic is dandelion tea, it is made from the roots or leaves. It stimulates the body and gets rid of the waste and toxins.
The leaves of the dandelion are rich in magnesium which improves bones and increases bone density, so it is thought that they may actually help with bone disorders like osteoporosis.
Dandelions help the liver and gall bladder to break down fat, by stimulating the flow of bile which helps to prevent gallstones.
They also help the liver with its process of detoxification which is good for diseases such as hepatitis.