Dandelion Root lowers BG?

#1

I have been reading up on dandelion root as a natural remedy to aid cancer treatment. As an aside it discussed impact on blood sugar levels and actually warns against taking it if you are on and BG meds for that reason. Just made me wonder if anyone had tried using it as a natural remedy for BG. And cancer too as that is what I am researching.

(kevin) #2

I am interested as well because I take capsules. I briefly read just now that it lowers bg by increasing insulin levels which doesn’t seem optimal, but maybe someone else could shed more light.

Dandelion tea and juice help people with diabetes by stimulating the production of insulin from the pancreas and keeping blood sugar levels low. If our pancreas doesn’t produce proper amounts of insulin, or if our cells can’t properly process insulin, it results in diabetes. Because the glucose isn’t properly utilized, it accumulates in the bloodstream and results in high blood glucose or sugar levels.

(matt ) #3

Seems an ok idea for T1. Not so much for T2.

#4

Hmmmm. I was discussing it with a friend here in France who was harvesting the roots as she takes it as a cancer preventative (has recurring issues). She seems to think it has shown great benefits.

I suspect (and also read) that harvesting and making your own is better than tablets. The good thing is it is super prolific and most people spend time and money trying to get rid of the stuff! I am thinking of trying it as a bile stimulant as I have no gallbladder. It is also apparently rich in vitamin A which I am also deficient in so it would seem to be a good direction.

I was researching re cancer though and find it fascinating.

#5

Dandelion root is used in weight-class sports to enhance kidney function and help to reduce water weight for weigh ins. It has a clear effect that way.

(Jennifer) #6

I take it daily as a preventative.

#7

root or leaves? or both

#8

root?

#9

I edited the post to make it clear, sorry.

(Jennifer) #10

Yes, I take this…

I also drink roasted root tea from Traditional Medicinals every so often.

#11

Am I the only one who likes to eat the small dandelion shoots that come out the first few weeks of spring? It’s considered a weed…but, I love to add to salad, or to broth.

Dandelion shoots, with sea salt, extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar is incredible delicious!

#12

I need to do this. I was also reading that there is an even better bit - the crown - in spring. I am so all over this next year. I am even thinking of cultivating a patch!

(Jennifer) #13

I eat a lot of weeds in my yard. Dandilion, wild spinach, violets, stinging nettle and purslane to name a few. They grow better than the veggies I plant!

#14

Yeah it makes total sense to eat them

(bulkbiker) #15

I’ve been having some apple cider vinegar in the evenings ( just 1 tablespoon) with my magnesium supplement and it seem to have brought my BS readings own. I have been doing the OMEOD fasting too but I haven’t been over 5 mmol/l (90 in US measures) this week at all. I even had a 3.8 FBG as well (68 US terms) the only time I had this before was in the middle of a 7 day fast.
Not sure if you can get it in France though… I use this… as per usual from Waitrose… http://www.aspall.co.uk/products/vinegar/raw-organic-unfiltered-cyder-vinegar

(Jacquie) #16

I use pansy, nasturtium and small marigold flowers from the garden in salads. It adds some nice colour and flavour to a salad of baby greens.

#17

Gotta love Waitrose! Not that brand but I can get the raw kind yes. I have a pretty good bio shop locally that has all sorts. It is also where I get my peanut butter that is just peanuts!

Oooh yes. I love the flavour of nasturtium leaves and flowers - wonderfully peppery - and so pretty. There is a michelin star resto not that far form here that I actually went to decades ago with a friend whose mother lives in the Cantal. There signature dish is a salad that is full of things like that - flowers and plants from the hedgerow and nature. Beautiful.

(Jennie) #18

I read (somewhere…?) that it makes sense that dandelion is eaten in spring when it’s one of the first greens to appear because of the detox properties. As we would have eaten naturally and seasonally, we could use a little “cleanse” in the spring time. Do you just get these out of your yard or purchase them somewhere? We have tons in our yard and I giggle at the thought of my neighbors thinking I’m insane out there “harvesting” the little beauties. :smiley:

#19

As long as they haven’t been sprayed with chemicals, get them for free. Sometimes you can buy them but… why would you?

It is also simply the case that they start tasting not so good later on. They get really really bitter. The benefits are still there and I am pretty sure I read somewhere that autumn is a good time to harvest the roots which makes sense as the plant draws back down for the winter into its stores.

#20

That’s it. I am going out with a trowel now!