Too many cocktails. A heavy dinner. An indulgent vacation. We’ve all experienced the puffy face and bloated belly that quickly follows. What, if anything, can be done?

Aside from downing some extra water and doing a quick workout, drinking dandelion tea may help. The natural ancient remedy is said to help detox and de-puff, and has long been rumored to be used by models before photo shoots and fashion shows. “According to some studies, it can help reduce water retention and improve digestion and liver function,” notes integrative nurse and herbalist Lynn Green . Below, a deeper look at the plant’s health properties and benefits.

The health properties of dandelion

Many of us recall the sunny dandelion flower of our childhoods, the blossoms of which changed from bright yellow to flu

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