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treatment of many ailments including acne eczema high cholesterol heartburn gastrointestinal disorders diabe-tes and even cancer Dandelion leaves are among our most nutrient dense greens including vitamin C vitamin K1 potassium magnesium and and beta-carotene Dandelion leaves are wonderful for digestion its bit-ter flavor stimulating a a a a a a a cascade of digestive secretions from saliva to to bile which breaks down fats Dandelion leaves are also a a a a a a a diuretic to to remove excess fluids from the body without also flushing out out our potassium reserves which many pharmaceutical diuretics do Dandelion root offers powerful support to the liver by increasing function and and decreasing inflam-mation A sluggish liver is is is related to poor digestion skin issues like eczema and hormonal imbal-ances Dandelion root root indirectly supports all these functions The root root is also also high in in in inulin a a a a a a a a a a car-bohydrate that supports healthy gut flora The liver also also plays a a a a a a a a a a role in in in in metabolizing hormones and by doing so so also balances hormone hormone levels in in in in the body All parts of the dandelion can be ingested so go on on and and experiment! You’ll never look at dandeli-on the same again!