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 Save Sign in to review this recipe122 likesHow to Make Dandelion Greens with Lemon & MintSERVINGS: 2 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES SKILL LEVEL: EASY MEAL: STYLE: EAT IN: FOR OCCASION: INGREDIENTSSKILL LEVEL: EASY
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPESautee the onions,raisins and then the garlic. Blanch the greens with the sea salt, drain out excess water, and shred. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper and garnish with herbs. How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWWHAT IS DANDELION GREENS WITH LEMON & MINT?WHY EAT AN AYURVEDIC DIET?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with at any given time. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what should be favored in your Ayurvedic menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you experience optimal health.Is Dandelion Greens with Lemon & Mint Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Here are the herbal actions of Dandelion Greens with Lemon & Mint: STIMULATES-PERISTALSISAn herb that promotes involuntary smooth muscle contractions to facilitate the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract.STOMACHICAn herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...STIMULANT-LAXATIVEStimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativDETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.STIMULATES-CROWNCreates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area at the top of the head.STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAINCreates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.RELAXES-EYESEases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.MAKES-YOU-TIREDInduces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.REFRESHINGStimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.REFRESHES-SKINFlushes the lymphatic system to cool, awaken, and revive the skin.FLUSHES-SINUSESAn herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.IRRITATES-THROATCreates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.CALMS-HEARTAn herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.IRRITATES-KIDNEYTight, sharp pain just below ribs in the back.CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.Sulphur, Soluble Fiber, ROSMARINIC-ACIDInhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.AROMATASE-INHIBITORBlocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.FLAVONOIDSFlavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.DOPAMINERGICDopamine lifts mood, but also reduces prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and lutenizing hormone (LH).INOSITOLInositol is an alcohol sugar made naturally in the human body from glucose. It is lipotropic (aiding fat metabilism in the liver). It affects a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, steroid, growth factors and water.
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