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| Product Name | Dandelion Extract |
| Botanical Name | Taraxacum officinale |
| Part Used | Whole Herb |
| Appearance | Brownish Yellow powder |
| Specification | 4:1 10:1 Straight Powder Flavonoids 1%-10% |
| Storage Period | 24 Months |
| Package | 1kg/bag 25kg/drum |
| Storage Conditions | Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
| Description Dandelions are herbaceous and perennial plants which grows up to 40 cm high. The stem is light green to white which contains the milky sap. It is smooth and grows 5-40 cm (2.0-15.7 inch) high. They have irregular leaves that are oblanceolate, oblong or obovate with jagged tooth-shaped edges, 6-40 cm long and 0.7-15 cm wide. The leaves are dark green with smooth or glabrous texture. The plant bears yellow to orange flowers during spring and fall. The flowers are disk shaped, feathery and 2-5 cm in diameter. The fruit of Dandelions is called cypselae which are obovoid, ribbed and 3 mm long. The fruit is olive-green or olive-brown to greyish in color. Each fruit possess white and single seeds. Edible parts of the plants Buds: The buds are eaten in omelettes, pancakes, fritters and schnapps. Petals: Dandelion petals are served with rice as confetti over rice. Flowers, leaves and roots: The young flowers are added to salad for flavor and colour. The flowers are used as ingredient in Arabic cake. The flowers can be made as jam. Dandelion flowers are used to make wines. The flowers, leaves and roots are used to make tea. Young leaves are consumed as salads. The stalks of blanched leaf are eaten raw or cooked as vegetable. Seeds: The sprouted seeds are used in salads. Roots: The roots are consumed raw or cooked. The roasted roots are used to make dandelion coffee. Nutritional Value The serving size of 1 cup (55 gm) provides 25 calories. The same amount provides 356.75% of Vitamin K, 39.86% of Vitamin A, 21.33% of Vitamin C, 21.25% of Iron, 1.89 mg of Vitamin E, 0.143 mg of Vitamin B2 and 0.138 mg of Vitamin B6. Health benefits Strong bones Dandelions possess high amount of calcium which is vital for the bone growth and strength. It contains antioxidants such as Luteolin and Vitamin C that prevent bones from damage due to free radicals. It prevents bone weakness, frailty and decrease in density. (1) Liver health Dandelion contains the antioxidants such as Luteloin and Vitamin C which helps to maintain the liver function and cures the liver hemorrhage. It assists to maintain the bile flow, enhance liver and promote digestion. It lowers the chances of constipation that reduces the chances of gastrointestinal issues. (2) Lowers diabetes The juice of Dandelion assists the diabetic patients to stimulate the insuli production from pancreas by keeping low level of blood sugar. It enhances the urination in diabetic patients which eliminates the excess sugar from the body. It prevents the deposition of sugar in the kidneys by promoting the urination. It prevents the harmful spikes and plunges in diabetic patients. (3) Diuretic action The diuretic properties in Dandelion remove the toxic elements from the kidneys and urinary tract. The disinfectant properties prevent the microbial growth in urinary tract. (4) Skin health The sap of Dandelion helps to treat the skin ailments which are the result of fungal and microbial infections. The sap is high in alkaline and possess insecticidal, germicidal and fungicidal properties. The sap could be applied on eczema, ringworm, itches and other skin conditions without any side effects. (5) Reduce acne The juice of Dandelion is a great diuretic, detoxifier, antioxidant and stimulant which are effective to treat acne. Dandelion juice helps to regulate the hormone secretion by increasing sweat and open up pores. This helps to remove the toxins in the form of urine and sweat. The external application of Dandelion sap prevents the microbial infection and reduces the acne. As it possess Vitamin C, it also speeds up the healing process by eliminating red inflammation and scars. (6) Helps to lose weight Urine contains about 4% fat so more urination leads to losing of more water as well as fats from the body. As Dandelions are diuretic, it enhances urination and assists to lose weight without any side effects. Additionally, Dandelions contains low calories. It is also used as sweeteners as it does not contain unhealthy sugar. (7) Prevent cancer Vitamin C and Luteolin are the antioxidants which are found in Dandelions that helps to eradicate free radicals from the body. This also reduces the chances of cancer. It helps to detoxify the body and prevent the development of tumors and cancers. Luteolin renders the development of cancer cells. It also effectively helps with prostate cancer. (8) Treats jaundice Dandelion is effective to counteract the jaundice and helps to cure it. It enhances the health of the liver and regulates the production of bile. It has diuretic properties that enhance the urination which helps to remove the excess bile. Luteolin and Vitamin C acts and an antioxidant and disinfectant which counteracts with the viral infections. It is effective to take with sugarcane juice because it replace the sugar that is reduced with the impact of excess bile. (9) Gall bladder function Dandelions are effective to promote the function of liver and gall bladder. It also prevents the infections and oxidants. It regulates the secretion of both organs. Prevent constipation Dandelion is rich in fiber which aids digestion and good intestinal health. It enhances the bowel movements as it adds bulk to the stool and reduces the constipation and diarrhea. It prevents the gastrointestinal issues by regulating the bowel movements. It also soothes the stomach. It enhances the appetite. Treats anemia Dandelion provides good amount of vitamin, iron and proteins. Iron is a vital part of hemoglobin. Protein and Vitamin B is essential for the RBC formation and other blood components. It assist the anemic patients to improve their condition. (10) Maintains blood pressure Dandelion juice helps to increase the frequency and quantity of urination which helps to reduce the blood pressure. The fiber helps to reduce the cholesterol which increases the blood pressure. The presence of high amount of potassium effectively reduces the blood pressure by replacing sodium. (11) | |
