Things You'll Need:
- Fresh dandelion
- Dandelion tea
- Dandelion capsules
- 100-proof vodka
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Step 1
See a doctor to assess liver and gallbladder functions. If you have chronic issues with these vital organs, it's important to get regular checkups and discuss all treatment options. Dandelion should not be used to treat acute problems, but it can be incorporated into an overall liver and gallbladder health program.
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Step 2
Eat dandelion leaves as part of your regular diet. Dandelion leaves can be eaten raw in salads, cooked with other greens or placed in soups.
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Step 3
Drink dandelion tea daily. Dandelion tea is readily available at most health and tea stores, or you can make your own dandelion tea from dried dandelion leaves, flowers and roots that you pick from your own yard. Dandelion roots contain choline, a substance that stimulates the liver.
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Step 4
Use dandelion capsules according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Most capsules are taken 1 to 2 times daily with a full glass of water.
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Step 5
Use a regular dose of dandelion tincture to help detoxify your body. Dandelion tinctures are alcohol tonics that should be taken sparingly each day. You can purchase these a health food and herbal stores or make your own by curing dandelion in 100-proof vodka for 2 months.
