Dandelion, Lion’s tooth, wild endive

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Dandelion

(Taraxacum officinale)

Other

names: Lion's tooth, wild endive

Dandelion

is an extremely common plant which grows almost everywhere, as any gardener

will know! Although it has been labelled a weed, the dandelion is a nutritious

plant which contains vitamins A, B, C & D, as well as calcium, potassium,

sodium and manganese. During the war years in Europe, is was used exensively as

a vegetable, and even today the cut young leaves add flavour to salads and the

older leaves can be cooked like spinach.

Healing

uses:

Dried

dandelion leaves can be used in place of regular tea in a teapot.

This

creates a pleasant tasting drink which will cleanse the liver, eliminate

poisons and wastes from the body, ease constipation and aid in the treatment of

rheumatism. There is also some evidence to suggest that regular consumption of

dandelion tea will help to suppress the hepatitis virus.

The

milky juice from the flower stems of the dandelion can eliminate warts. Just

dab a few drops onto the wart daily for several weeks and it will blacken and

disappear.

Medical

research has shown that dandelion can successfully treat inflammation of the

colon (colonitis). Contact a professional herbalist for more information on

this use of the plant.

Cautions:

Do not

use dandelions if pregnant or breast-feeding.

Diabetics

should be aware that dandelion can cause a drop in blood-sugar levels.

Other

uses:

The

leaves of the dandelion plant make a healthy and delicious addition to any

salad. The thick, stalk-like middles of the leaves are bitter, however, and

should be removed before eating.

Dandelion

roots can be used as a more wholesome substitute for coffee.

To make

this drink, thoroughly wash the tap-root of the plant, removing the hair-like

rootlets. If the roots are to be stored, dry in a cool oven until brittle. When

ready to use, roast the roots in a medium oven until brown, then grind and brew

in a plunger in place of standard coffee. Dandelion coffee has a lovely taste

and is caffeine-free, so it does not have the stimulating effect of regular

coffee.

Growing

Dandelions:

As

mentioned earlier, dandelions can be found growing almost anywhere - amongst

the grass in lawns, through gravel in driveways, even on roadsides. As it will

grow rather prolifically, it is probably best not to cultivate dandelion, but

rather gather it where it grows wild.

Dandelions

give out ethylene gas which is detrimental to the health of other plants, so if

you do wish to cultivate it (perhaps in a pot where it cannot spread), keep it

isolated.

Index

Alfalfa

 

Aloe

Vera

Arnica

Asafoetida

 

Betel

Leaves

Bishop's

Weed

Blessed

Thistle

Burcock

 

Cascara

Sagrada

Cardamom

 

Chamomile

 

Chaparral

 

Chicory

 

Cinnamon

 

Comfrey

 

Coriander

 

Curry

Leaves

Dandelion

 

Echinacea

 

Euphrasia

 

Fenugreek

 

Garlic

Ayurvedic

Garlic

Ginger

Aurvedic

Ginger

Ginko

Biloba

Ginseng

 

Gotu

Kola

Guarana

 

Henna

Holy

Basil

Hoodia

Gordonii

Horny

Goat Weed

Hyssop

Isapghula

 

Kalonji

 

Kava

Lavender

 

Liquorice

 

Mullien

 

Sage

Sandalwood

 

Sarsaparilla

 

St

Johns Wort

Tee

Tree

Thyme

Tribulus

 

Turmeric

 

 

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