Dandelions

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Dandelions

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[b]Latin Name: Taraxacum officinalis, Asteraceae family

Common Name: Dandelion

Parts Used: Leaves (harvested in early spring), root (harvested in the fall), flowers (harvested when blooming)

Primary Uses:

•  Mild liver stimulant, promotes bile production
  
•  Great for stimulation of digestive tract, gets the ‘juices’ flowing
  
• Gastrointestinal tonic
  
• Prevents gallstone formation and may help to dissolve certain types of gallstones
  
• Root is very detoxifying, helps stimulate the liver and gallbladder to remove toxins
  
• Beneficial for constipation
  
• Helps with acne, eczema, psoriasis
  
• Good for people who have issues with fluid retention
  
• Helpful for hepatitis
  
• Helpful for arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout
  
• Leaf has more of an effect on the kidneys while the root has more effect on the liver and gallbladder
  
• Due to it’s cooling properties and action on the liver, it can be helpful in treating hot flashes
  
• Makes a great salad green
  
• Flowers are also tasty in salads or delicious to dip in dressings
  
  

Cautions:Do not use for extended periods of time due to the possibility of over-stimulating the liver. Should not be taken in cases of biliary obstruction and/or biliary abscesses.

While it’s true that Dandelion grows in abundance, it is often heavily sprayed with harmful chemicals, so only use Dandelion purchased from a store or other source you KNOW is clean.  Like, absolutely positive.