Dandelion Root: Your Backyard Liver Cleanser
Whether it’s a relationship of love or hate, there are few people unfamiliar with the infamous dandelion. A bane of gardeners and homeowners alike, the ubiquity of dandelion in urban areas around the world has lead to its use as a symbol of resistance and change by both artists and herbalists.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is considered by many herbalists to be a key liver herb. The importance of the liver cannot be overlooked in maintaining good health, particularly in modern times when we are continuously exposed to toxic chemicals found in food, cosmetics, furniture, carpets, cleaning supplies and the list goes on. |
