Teasel (Dipsacus sylvestris) is a flowering plant that looks so much like the lilac, particularly with its long cylindrical flowers. The plant also bears small fruits that appear like nuts. Teasel root is also popular for its several powerful medicinal properties.
Teasel Root is effective for the body’s overall health–both internally or externally. For internal use, teasel root helps to repair damaged tissues such as ligaments and bones, as well treat pain and weakness in the knees and lower back. Externally, teasel can be used in combination with dragon’s blood and basket ferns (Drynaria) to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Teasel Root can be in the form of pills, capsules, teas, powders, tinctures. It could also be raw, fried, and cooked.
The dried plant creates an amazing indigo dye for clothing. In fact, when alum is added to the mixture it results in a bright yellow dye.
The Health Benefits of Teasel Root
Let’s take a closer look at the health benefits of Teasel Root.
Acts as a Natural Diuretic
Teasel Root is an amazing diuretic, making it effective for eliminating excess fluid from the body, as it stimulates the flow of urine. This powerful root also induces sweating, which is another way to remove toxins from the body. It eliminates salt and water not needed by the body, which can also help with tissue inflammation.
Treats Jaundice
Jaundice is a liver problem evidenced by the light or a dark-yellow coloring of the skin and eyes. Interestingly, while jaundice is actually not a disease, it can be linked with other health problems, including liver infection, bile duct inflammation, chronic inflammation of the liver, cancer, and even alcoholism. But thankfully, the diuretic properties of Teasel Root improve the health of the liver and help it rid the body of toxins.
Effective for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Teasel is effective in traditional medicine as a kidney and liver toner. As a matter of fact, Teasel Root assists with structural repair, particularly of connective bone and tissue. It boosts blood circulation and aids in building strong bones and tendons. Teasel Root helps damaged bone tissues to grow while stimulating the growth of new bones. It also helps to alleviate muscle pain. In fact, according to some studies, Teasel Root helps to fortify and build bone mass, especially in cases of porous trabecular bone.
Helps Treat Candida Overgrowth
While Candida is found in everyone’s bodies, it is a fungus. This means that if it gets beyond control, it can lead to certain health issues such as depression, infection of the gut flora, yeast infections, as well as chronic fatigue, or. Teasel Root functions with natural antibiotics and supports the elimination of excess Candida from our bloodstream. Inulin, on the other hand, is part of the Teasel Root and helps probiotic growth in the colon. Probiotics, which are live bacteria and yeasts, are “good” or “helpful” bacteria. It’s the stuff that keeps our guts healthy. “Pro” means for, and “bio” in this definition means life; therefore, probiotics are “for life.” Taking teasel root if you have candida overgrowth can force candida from tissues, and the exposure allows probiotics to attack and conquer the offending enemies.
Helps Rid the Body of Chronic Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is actually caused by bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans by infected black-legged ticks. The symptoms of Lyme disease may vary but can include skin rashes, fatigue, fever, and headaches. But thankfully, taking antibiotics can help rid the body of Lyme disease. However, in the case of chronic Lyme disease, antibiotics may fail to heal the body, and fatigue, headaches and other symptoms may even linger longer than six months. Although Teasel Root is not an antibiotic, it is effective for changing the body’s environment, so the body can destroy Lyme bacteria. The herb stimulates the body’s muscles and cells and helps to dump Lyme bacteria into the bloodstream, making it easier for the body to detox it.
For people whose Lyme cannot be resolved with antibiotics, and may not want to risk being on antibiotics for a long period of time, Teasel Root might be a worth a try.
While there are several studies on Lyme disease, most of them revolve round pharmaceutical drugs. Although these studies appear promising, the risks involved with conventional drugs can cause problems for the body, including Candida overgrowth.
Borrelia, the Lyme bacteria, is spiral-shaped that is buried deep into tissues such as bones and joints. It is embedded deep inside the body, unreachable to antibiotics and Teasel Root. However, Teasel Root forces bacteria from its hiding places to the bloodstream. This makes it easier for the immune system to destroy it.
Improves Mood
In traditional medicine, Teasel Root is sometimes used to treat a range of symptoms like depression, extreme tiredness, anxiety, lack of willpower, memory loss, apathy, feelings emptiness, dizziness, as well as absent-mindedness.
Promotes Rest for the Fetus
In certain cases where the fetus is overactive, it can lead to problems since it is not getting adequate rest. This is where Teasel Root comes in– it promotes rest.
The Bottom Line
Teasel Root contains a range of amazing health benefits and can be taken both internally and externally. Dosing the herb in tincture form is usually three drops, three times daily, but there are people who start off with just a drop daily, then slowly increase it to help avoid serious symptoms of bacterial die-off (Herxheimer Reaction or herxing). The Herxheimer Reaction or herxing is actually a short-term detoxifying reaction in the body which makes one feel worse due to the toxins that spill into the bloodstream. Some people may suffer nausea headaches, or increased muscle pain due to the detoxification process.
Of course, every human has a unique healing process. But if you have reached a plateau, and haven’t quite experienced the healing you desire for Lyme disease or other health problems, then you should consider the use of Teasel Root. You can improve your health and healing by trying out that white, pink, or purple weed growing just by the roadside!
