Scientists found a plant that kills 98% of cancer cells within 48 hours

The dandelion plant has been used for medicine for hundreds of years because of its healing properties.

But the most exciting discovery by scientists is its potential to help fight cancer.

This powerful root boosts the immune system and improves blood health, and it can treat prostate, lung, and other cancers even better than chemotherapy. According to Dr. Caroline Hamm from the Windsor Cancer Research Group, dandelion root extract was the only treatment that worked for patients with severe myeloid leukemia, a type of cancer that usually affects older people.

John Di Carlo, who was 72 when he was diagnosed with cancer, was sent home to spend his final days with family after all other treatments for his leukemia failed.

He told CBC News that he was advised to try drinking dandelion root tea as a last resort. But maybe it should have been his first choice because his cancer started to improve just 4 months later! His doctors believed it was thanks to the dandelion tea he was drinking.

Recent studies have shown that dandelion root extract can quickly impact cancer cells, just like in Di Carlo's situation. When the extract comes into contact with cancer cells, they start to break down within 48 hours, and the body replaces the dead cells with healthy ones.

Other research has found that the extract has anti-cancer properties for various types of breast, gastrointestinal, prostate, liver, and lung cancers. Dandelion root tea might not taste as good as other teas, but it’s definitely better than dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy or radiation.

Standard cancer treatments can kill all cells, even the healthy ones. Dandelion root works the opposite way – it helps strengthen the immune system and targets only the unhealthy cells.

Dr. Hamm cautions that dandelion root extract can interfere with chemotherapy. It's always best to talk to a doctor and let them know about any supplements you're taking.

Even if you don’t have cancer, drinking dandelion root tea can be good for your health. The root and leaves can help manage diabetes by encouraging the pancreas to produce more insulin, which helps keep blood sugar levels stable.

If you have digestive issues or need to detox your body, dandelion root tea is a great option. The liver aids digestion by producing bile and filtering the blood to remove chemicals and toxins.

According to Dr. Axe, the vitamins and minerals in dandelion root can help keep your liver healthy. A healthy liver means a healthy body.

Dandelion root is full of antioxidants and vitamin C, which helps the body fight off infections, like those that cause urinary issues. If you sometimes deal with urinary infections, drinking dandelion tea regularly can help.

While dandelion tea has a slight bitter taste, it’s still drinkable—just make sure to get an organic extract. The leaves are high in fiber, which is great for gut health. A diet rich in fiber can lower the risk of obesity, heart disease, and IBS.

Dandelion leaves are also packed with vitamin A—one cup gives you 100% of the daily recommended amount. Vitamin A is good for your eyesight and helps prevent early skin aging.

Since you probably won’t eat a whole bunch of dandelion leaves, you can add them to your morning smoothie along with your favorite fruits.

Check out the video below to learn how to make dandelion root tea: