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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.