Sunflower dandelions are often referred to as home health plants.

All parts of the plant – from roots to flowers – are used in folk medicine: její leaves are added to salads, the roots are dried, ground and brewed into teas for weight loss, and medicinal jam is made from the flowers.

Jam made from their flowers is something special. It is fragrant, golden and sweet like honey. Eating a teaspoon of these delicacies every day will help you forget about seasonal colds and depression and strengthen your heart and liver at the cellular level. How to properly prepare and take a sweet elixir – read on.

Benefits of Dandelion Jam for Immunity:

Saturates with vitamin C, beta-carotene as well as zinc, phosphorus, iron, potassium, iodine and manganese
Treats bronchitis and colds due to its calming and expectorant properties
Fights insomnia, stress, irritability and boredom
Prevents the development of tumors and slows skin aging
Strengthens the Heart and blood vessels: saturates with potassium, lowers blood pressure and prevents the development of diabetes

May jam for the liver and gastrointestinal tract:

reduces stomach acid and is indicated for mild forms of gastritis
gives a mild choleretic effect
Thanks to fiber, it cures constipation and normalizes appetite
relieves inflammation of the bladder and urinary tract
cleanses the blood and tissues of toxins and poisons, recommended for food poisoning
removes slags and radionuclides from the liver: These substances are dangerous because they destroy cells, accelerate aging and cause asthma, heart disease and cancer

How to make healing dandelion jam:

1. To cook sunny jam, prepare 350-400 young dandelion flowers without leaves and stems. It is best to collect them right at the beginning of flowering outside the city limits and far from roads.
2. Cover with cold water and soak for 7-10 hours to remove bitterness.
3. The next day, rinse the flowers again, wring them out, put them in a saucepan and pour 500 ml of boiled water. When the water boils, cook the dandelions for another 15-20 minutes.
4. Pour 1 kg of granulated sugar into a pan, add a teaspoon of citric acid and 1 large lemon, finely chopped with the peel. Cook the jam over low heat for another 7-10 minutes.
5. When the mixture has a golden honey color, remove it from the heat. When the jam has cooled, strain it through cheesecloth and cook over low heat for another 2 minutes.
6. Pour the cooled jam into sterile jars and store in the refrigerator. The calorie content of the treats is 192 kcal per 100 grams.

How to use dandelion jam to be healthy all year round:

1. For the liver. Dissolve 3 teaspoons in a glass of warm green tea or water. Jam and take 4-5 times a day. To actively cleanse the liver of toxins, use thistle decoction instead of tea.
2. For colds and bronchitis. Eat 2 tbsp for 10 days. l. Jam after every meal. You can drink tea.
3. For blood vessels and heart. Dandelion relieves heart swelling, thins blood clots, and relaxes blood vessels to improve blood flow. Take one teaspoon of the product on an empty stomach every day for 14 days. Repeat the course after a month.
4. For good immunity. Eat a teaspoon of jam every day, regardless of food. Practice at the intersection of the seasons – fall and spring.

Who is it contraindicated for:

Dandelion jam has proven itself effective, but not everyone can tolerate it. Consult a doctor about taking the product and better refuse the jam if:

You are prone to allergies
You have serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: intestinal obstruction, indigestion, acute forms of gastritis or stomach ulcers
You suffer from gallstone disease
Now you know why the dandelion flower is valuable. Interesting fact: In China, dishes and medicines made from the sun plant are so loved that they grow entire dandelion plantations. Try its healing properties!

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