Dandelion or dandelion is a perennial herb that can reach between 10 and 50 centimeters in height. For its part, the flower can measure between 2 and 7 centimeters in diameter. It belongs to the kingdom Plantae, to the order Asterales, to the family Asteraceae and to the genus Taraxacum.
Due to the drastic change that dandelion undergoes as it transforms from a yellow and full of life flower to one with a whitish and dry appearance, some believe that they are different flowers.
It is ideal when purifying the liver, helping naturally in the care of this important organ of our body; It helps to increase the secretion of bile, so it is useful to promote good digestion, it eliminates toxins that our body has accumulated, it is good for purifying the body.
In the form of a dandelion infusion: It is one of the most popular options. It consists of preparing a medicinal infusion based on dandelion, boiling a teaspoon of fresh or dry dandelion in a saucepan with water. Then, after 3 minutes of boiling, you just have to turn off the heat and let it rest for another 3 minutes, to finally strain the drink and drink it. You can take up to 3 traces of this infusion a day, preferably after the main meals.
In the form of tincture: It is another equally comfortable option. You can also find dandelion tincture in many herbalists, and its way of consumption is simple since you only have to add a few drops of this tincture to a large glass of water or natural juice.