The roots of the ubiquitous dandelion, in addition to other useful properties, have an anti-sclerotic effect: the substances contained in them are able to bind and remove “bad” cholesterol from the body, which allows the use of drugs based on dandelion root in the treatment of atherosclerosis and for its prevention.
The most effective in this regard is considered to be a powder from the root, but you can choose any other recipe. However, remember about the contraindications: dandelion preparations should not be used for hyperacid gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer on the background of increased acidity of gastric juice, as well as with a pronounced tendency to diarrhea.
- Dandelion Root Powder
Grind the dried roots in a coffee grinder. Take 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon for 1 month; the powder has a bitter taste, so you can mix it with honey (if there are no contraindications).
- Tincture of dandelion roots and leaves
Mix the dried crushed roots and dandelion leaves in a ratio of 1:1. 100 g (3.5 oz) of the mixture pour 0.5 liters of vodka, clog, insist in a dark cool place for 2 weeks, strain. Take 3 times a day for half an hour before meals for 15-20 drops. The course lasts 3-4 weeks. The tincture has an anti-sclerotic, blood-purifying effect, contributes to the normalization of metabolism. Observe the dosage: its excess can provoke vomiting and diarrhea.
- Decoction of dandelion root
2 tablespoons of dry crushed root pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, bring to a boil, boil over low heat for 15 minutes, strain. Take 2 times a day for half an hour before meals, 1 tablespoon. The course of treatment is 1 month.
- Herbal collection for atherosclerosis (recipe 1)
Take the dried crushed raw materials in equal parts:
- Taraxacum roots;
- rhizomes of Elymus repens;
- Saponaria officinalis roots;
- Achillea millefolium grass.
Mix thoroughly, pour 1 tablespoon of the collection with 1 cup of boiling water, insist under the lid for 1 hour, strain. Take 2 times a day (morning and evening) for 1 glass for 3-4 months.
- Herbal collection for atherosclerosis (recipe 2)
Take the dried crushed raw materials in equal parts:
- Taraxacum roots;
- herb Equisetum arvense;
- Betula pendula leaves;
- Achillea millefolium grass;
- Saponaria officinalis roots;
- fruits of aronia melanocarpa;
- corn stigmas.
Mix thoroughly, pour 1 tablespoon of the mixture with 1 cup of boiling water, insist under the lid for half an hour, strain. Take 3 times a day, 0.5 cups for 3-4 weeks.