A Frugal Yet Remarkable Gut Health Solution From Your LawnA Frugal Yet Remarkable Gut Health Solution From Your Lawn
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A Frugal Yet Remarkable Gut Health Solution From Your Lawn

In many cases of mild digestive distress, there’s a good chance the dandelions in your yard can help ease the symptoms. 
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This is part 2 in Powerful Plants to Soothe and Strengthen Digestion

Many plants have potent effects on problems like bloating, indigestion, nausea, stomach pain, gas, constipation, reflux, and more. They are often used in recipes or as tea with minimal side effects.

The dandelion—often scorned by homeowners desirous of lush, green lawns—offers untold healing properties from the tip of its roots to its sunny bright orb.

Dandelions provide nectar and pollen for bees and butterflies, particularly early in the season when their food source is scarce. As for humans, dandelions can be eaten raw or prepared in a number of ways, with each part of the plant—root, leaves, and flower—offering benefits for digestion.