The yellow dandelion flowers that cover the meadows in spring have long been considered a useless weed, but years later it was discovered that these flowers contain a package of useful and healthy ingredients that are beneficial for our body.
There are nine types of dandelions, and those that grow best in temperate or colder climates. Dandelion flowers are rich in vitamins A, C, B2, D and G, as well as useful minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Dandelion helps regulate the work of the kidneys and urinary channels, cleans the liver and reduces cholesterol.
Dandelion flowers are also rich in proteins, which is why they are used to treat anemia, skin problems and blood disorders, and are also effective in the fight against depression.
The beginning of spring, when a "sea" of yellow flowers blossoms in the meadows, is the right time to make honey from dandelions. This delicacy acts as a mild laxative, helps good digestion, stimulates digestion and appetite, and at the same time creates a balance of natural and beneficial bacteria in the intestines.
By consuming dandelion honey, you will more easily expel toxins from the body, excess water, salt and waste materials. It also contributes to preventing the development of bacteria in the urinary tract. Dandelion honey stimulates urination, which reduces high blood pressure.
Dandelion is easily available, and making honey from this extremely medicinal plant is very cheap and practical. To prepare honey, it is best to use dandelions from mountains, pastures and meadows, which do not grow next to roads and polluted areas, reports klix.ba.
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