The dandelion is a plant known in the temperate regions of the earth, mainly in Europe, Asia and America.It has leaves arranged in rosettes, long, narrow and deep cut in a saw-like teeth, has a main venation slightly prominent, both above and below.
It grows wild in wet areas and clayey in some regions of Spain and the roadside. It is also found in other regions of Europe, North America, in the northern regions of Africa and western Asia.
As a plant belonging to the group of ferns, is devoid of flowers. Its stems are arranged on a rhizome is buried at some depth.
In March, the early spring, with a maximum height of 20 inches, reddish and broad. Eventually species present as a pin which releases the spores with those reproduced.
After detached spores, these stems disappear and others are born sterile, upright while weak and hollow, greenish, which by appearance are reminiscent of bamboo leaves, as they show segments from stretch to stretch with some knots, reaching a height of 20 to 60 centimeters. The branches are thin and segmented, arranged in groups of 10 to 12, in the form of rosettes around the knots.
The whole plant is used for therapeutic purposes, preferably the green parts, which acts as a diuretic and as a hemostatic and hematopoietic systems. To keep it can air dry.
Cosmetic properties: As an infusion is used to eliminate toxins from the subcutaneous tissue in cases of cellulitis, and is also recommended in cases of menses ^ abundant. Following infusion
Its root is a taproot, slightly thick at first, but tapering as it extends, its flowers are grouped in a tight flower head, and have the appearance of a silky balloon, formed by countless thistles responsible for carrying the seeds that will be scattered by the wind.
The root and leaves are used. The latter can be collected throughout the year, while the former only during the months of August, September and October.
To keep the roots should be dried after cleaned and sliced, in a slightly warm oven. Are more effective when fresh, but can also be used dry. It is said that this plant is diuretic, and can be used as cholagogue and other digestive disorders and some skin conditions.
Cosmetic properties: The leaves are used to eliminate or reduce the color of freckles. A decoction of this plant can be used to combat cellulite (or douche in cases of pruritus vulvae).
It grows wild in wet areas and clayey in some regions of Spain and the roadside. It is also found in other regions of Europe, North America, in the northern regions of Africa and western Asia.
As a plant belonging to the group of ferns, is devoid of flowers. Its stems are arranged on a rhizome is buried at some depth.
In March, the early spring, with a maximum height of 20 inches, reddish and broad. Eventually species present as a pin which releases the spores with those reproduced.
After detached spores, these stems disappear and others are born sterile, upright while weak and hollow, greenish, which by appearance are reminiscent of bamboo leaves, as they show segments from stretch to stretch with some knots, reaching a height of 20 to 60 centimeters. The branches are thin and segmented, arranged in groups of 10 to 12, in the form of rosettes around the knots.
The whole plant is used for therapeutic purposes, preferably the green parts, which acts as a diuretic and as a hemostatic and hematopoietic systems. To keep it can air dry.
Cosmetic properties: As an infusion is used to eliminate toxins from the subcutaneous tissue in cases of cellulitis, and is also recommended in cases of menses ^ abundant. Following infusion
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