Dandelions

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In a message dated 4/22/2004 2:09:50 PM US Mountain Standard Time, bonnie writes:

 

Heather,

dandelions are just fabulous. I make a wonderful oil from dandelion flowers which we use here for breast massage. It smells wonderful. You pick the dandelion flowers and let them dry in the sun for about an hour, just to get some of the moisture out. Fill your jar with them (make sure to pull the flowers apart so you get as much surface area showing as possible and then fill the jar again with organic olive oil. Poke the oil with a chopstick to release the air bubbles and then make sure to fill it to the absolute top with the olive oil, leaving no air. For the next few days continue to do the chopstick thing and keep topping off your jar with olive oil. Then leave it to steep for a minimum of 6 weeks. You can then decant it. It's a wonderful oil to use. We even use it sometimes for lubrication for well, you know them days and it smells lovely.

 

The other thing you can do is make a vodka tincture with the flowers that I like to use mixed with the root and leaf tincture that i'll make later in the season when i am dealing with lymphatic congestion with someone.

 

The roots have the most medicine in them in the fall and the leaves you can tincture anytime.

 

Bonnie Rogers

Excellent Posts Bonnie Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!!!!

 

God Bless,

Jamie in Az

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Heather,

dandelions are just fabulous. I make a wonderful oil from dandelion flowers which we use here for breast massage. It smells wonderful. You pick the dandelion flowers and let them dry in the sun for about an hour, just to get some of the moisture out. Fill your jar with them (make sure to pull the flowers apart so you get as much surface area showing as possible and then fill the jar again with organic olive oil. Poke the oil with a chopstick to release the air bubbles and then make sure to fill it to the absolute top with the olive oil, leaving no air. For the next few days continue to do the chopstick thing and keep topping off your jar with olive oil. Then leave it to steep for a minimum of 6 weeks. You can then decant it. It's a wonderful oil to use. We even use it sometimes for lubrication for well, you know them days and it smells lovely.

 

The other thing you can do is make a vodka tincture with the flowers that I like to use mixed with the root and leaf tincture that i'll make later in the season when i am dealing with lymphatic congestion with someone.

 

The roots have the most medicine in them in the fall and the leaves you can tincture anytime.

 

Bonnie Rogers

 

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oleanderscents

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Thursday, April 22, 2004 4:26 PM

Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

I have a lovely crop of Dandelions in my backyard and I'm wondering if anyone here makes a tincture with the roots..or use the flowers and leaves? I think i read their good for the liver??HeatherFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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YES!!!!!!!!! ME ME ME ****raises hand****

 

 

 

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oleanderscents

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Thursday, April 22, 2004 4:26 PM

Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

I have a lovely crop of Dandelions in my backyard and I'm wondering if anyone here makes a tincture with the roots..or use the flowers and leaves? I think i read their good for the liver??HeatherFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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lucky! we just recently bought this property and the yard has every weed immaginable in it but not many dandelions. Last week i gathered as many nice new leaves as i could and have been adding them to my parsley tea. i usually have mixed vegetables for lunch and so sometimes i pour the hot parsley tea into the nearly raw vegetables and it really tastes good, making a light soup. If i make a tincture, i use the whole plant. I've never done the blossom thing that Boie does, but thanks to her, i will try that, too!

love.. granny lee

 

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oleanderscents

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Thursday, April 22, 2004 3:26 PM

Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

I have a lovely crop of Dandelions in my backyard and I'm wondering if anyone here makes a tincture with the roots..or use the flowers and leaves? I think i read their good for the liver??Heather

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thanks for he blossom idea, Bonnie.. will save your pos in my personal herbal database.

love.. granny lee

 

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Bonnie Rogers

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Thursday, April 22, 2004 4:03 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

 

Heather,

dandelions are just fabulous. I make a wonderful oil from dandelion flowers which we use here for breast massage. It smells wonderful. You pick the dandelion flowers and let them dry in the sun for about an hour, just to get some of the moisture out. Fill your jar with them (make sure to pull the flowers apart so you get as much surface area showing as possible and then fill the jar again with organic olive oil. Poke the oil with a chopstick to release the air bubbles and then make sure to fill it to the absolute top with the olive oil, leaving no air. For the next few days continue to do the chopstick thing and keep topping off your jar with olive oil. Then leave it to steep for a minimum of 6 weeks. You can then decant it. It's a wonderful oil to use. We even use it sometimes for lubrication for well, you know them days and it smells lovely.

 

The other thing you can do is make a vodka tincture with the flowers that I like to use mixed with the root and leaf tincture that i'll make later in the season when i am dealing with lymphatic congestion with someone.

 

The roots have the most medicine in them in the fall and the leaves you can tincture anytime.

 

Bonnie Rogers

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Granny Lee,..I wish i could share some of my crop of Dandelions with you and I'd still have lots for myself....they are pretty...and they seem to grow and bloom overnight!!

 

Heatherleo <leo wrote:

 

lucky! we just recently bought this property and the yard has every weed immaginable in it but not many dandelions. Last week i gathered as many nice new leaves as i could and have been adding them to my parsley tea. i usually have mixed vegetables for lunch and so sometimes i pour the hot parsley tea into the nearly raw vegetables and it really tastes good, making a light soup. If i make a tincture, i use the whole plant. I've never done the blossom thing that Boie does, but thanks to her, i will try that, too!

love.. granny lee

 

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oleanderscents

herbal remedies

Thursday, April 22, 2004 3:26 PM

Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

I have a lovely crop of Dandelions in my backyard and I'm wondering if anyone here makes a tincture with the roots..or use the flowers and leaves? I think i read their good for the liver??HeatherFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list

members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Post your free ad now! Canada Personals

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me too !<G> i now live in a neighbor hood that frowns on dandelion in the yards but still there are some and i am able to get a few.. and they DO grow, sometimes about 9 or ten inches over night! i swear! call me lucky there, as the ones i pulled last week had all new growth on them within 2 days!

love.. granny...i'm going out now and check on them <G>

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Granny Lee,..I wish i could share some of my crop of Dandelions with you and I'd still have lots for myself....they are pretty...and they seem to grow and bloom overnight!!

 

Heather

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you're welcome

 

Bonnie Rogers

 

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SpareRibOfAz

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Thursday, April 22, 2004 7:30 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

 

 

In a message dated 4/22/2004 2:09:50 PM US Mountain Standard Time, bonnie writes:

 

Heather,

dandelions are just fabulous. I make a wonderful oil from dandelion flowers which we use here for breast massage. It smells wonderful. You pick the dandelion flowers and let them dry in the sun for about an hour, just to get some of the moisture out. Fill your jar with them (make sure to pull the flowers apart so you get as much surface area showing as possible and then fill the jar again with organic olive oil. Poke the oil with a chopstick to release the air bubbles and then make sure to fill it to the absolute top with the olive oil, leaving no air. For the next few days continue to do the chopstick thing and keep topping off your jar with olive oil. Then leave it to steep for a minimum of 6 weeks. You can then decant it. It's a wonderful oil to use. We even use it sometimes for lubrication for well, you know them days and it smells lovely.

 

The other thing you can do is make a vodka tincture with the flowers that I like to use mixed with the root and leaf tincture that i'll make later in the season when i am dealing with lymphatic congestion with someone.

 

The roots have the most medicine in them in the fall and the leaves you can tincture anytime.

 

Bonnie Rogers

Excellent Posts Bonnie Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!!!!

 

God Bless,

Jamie in AzFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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In a message dated 4/26/2004 12:00:55 PM US Mountain Standard Time, h10feet writes:

We are about to plow up the entire yard to make way for all of our sprouting herbs and veggies and i am going to lose the dandelions.I read that the roots are also good in spring and early early summer, and wondered if anyone has experience with tincturing them at that time.Also is it possible to make a decoction with the leaves since i dont have flowers yet? I read somewhere that the leaves are good for cellulite and would like to try something for that in conjuction with my next cleanse.Sylvia

Hey Sylvia! Sounds like a great project...

 

I have never tinctured fresh but there are few in the desert. If you have the opportunity by all means tincture away.

 

You know dandelion is in the total body cleanse, right? They are awesome!

 

I don't know about cellulite and dandelion but give it a try and let me know what happens...

 

Have Fun & God Bless,

Jamie in Az

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After this post last week, i noticed aton of fresh new dandelions in

the yard yesterday.

 

We are about to plow up the entire yard to make way for all of our

sprouting herbs and veggies and i am going to lose the dandelions.

 

I read that the roots are also good in spring and early early summer,

and wondered if anyone has experience with tincturing them at that

time.

 

Also is it possible to make a decoction with the leaves since i dont

have flowers yet? I read somewhere that the leaves are good for

cellulite and would like to try something for that in conjuction with

my next cleanse.

 

Sylvia

 

 

 

herbal remedies , " Bonnie Rogers " <bonnie@c...>

wrote:

> Heather,

> dandelions are just fabulous. I make a wonderful oil from

dandelion flowers which we use here for breast massage. It smells

wonderful. You pick the dandelion flowers and let them dry in the

sun for about an hour, just to get some of the moisture out. Fill

your jar with them (make sure to pull the flowers apart so you get as

much surface area showing as possible and then fill the jar again

with organic olive oil. Poke the oil with a chopstick to release the

air bubbles and then make sure to fill it to the absolute top with

the olive oil, leaving no air. For the next few days continue to do

the chopstick thing and keep topping off your jar with olive oil.

Then leave it to steep for a minimum of 6 weeks. You can then decant

it. It's a wonderful oil to use. We even use it sometimes for

lubrication for well, you know them days and it smells lovely.

>

> The other thing you can do is make a vodka tincture with the

flowers that I like to use mixed with the root and leaf tincture that

i'll make later in the season when i am dealing with lymphatic

congestion with someone.

>

> The roots have the most medicine in them in the fall and the leaves

you can tincture anytime.

>

> Bonnie Rogers

>

>

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> oleanderscents

> herbal remedies

> Thursday, April 22, 2004 4:26 PM

> Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

>

>

> I have a lovely crop of Dandelions in my backyard and I'm

wondering

> if anyone here makes a tincture with the roots..or use the

flowers

> and leaves? I think i read their good for the liver??

>

> Heather

>

>

>

> Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

> 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any

natural remedy.

> 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own

physician and to

> prescribe for your own health.

> We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here

as long as

> they behave themselves.

> Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and

any person

> following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own

risk.

> It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or

products from list members, you are agreeing to

> be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner

and members free of any liability.

>

> Dr. Ian Shillington

> Doctor of Naturopathy

> Dr.IanShillington@G...

>

>

>

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The roots are awesome! Yes you can tincture them. I forget what we use them in but they are used. People pay money for them.

 

Zeb

 

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Sylvia

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Monday, April 26, 2004 2:57 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

After this post last week, i noticed aton of fresh new dandelions in the yard yesterday.We are about to plow up the entire yard to make way for all of our sprouting herbs and veggies and i am going to lose the dandelions.I read that the roots are also good in spring and early early summer, and wondered if anyone has experience with tincturing them at that time.Also is it possible to make a decoction with the leaves since i dont have flowers yet? I read somewhere that the leaves are good for cellulite and would like to try something for that in conjuction with my next cleanse.Sylviaherbal remedies , "Bonnie Rogers" <bonnie@c...> wrote:> Heather,> dandelions are just fabulous. I make a wonderful oil from dandelion flowers which we use here for breast massage. It smells wonderful. You pick the dandelion flowers and let them dry in the sun for about an hour, just to get some of the moisture out. Fill your jar with them (make sure to pull the flowers apart so you get as much surface area showing as possible and then fill the jar again with organic olive oil. Poke the oil with a chopstick to release the air bubbles and then make sure to fill it to the absolute top with the olive oil, leaving no air. For the next few days continue to do the chopstick thing and keep topping off your jar with olive oil. Then leave it to steep for a minimum of 6 weeks. You can then decant it. It's a wonderful oil to use. We even use it sometimes for lubrication for well, you know them days and it smells lovely.> > The other thing you can do is make a vodka tincture with the flowers that I like to use mixed with the root and leaf tincture that i'll make later in the season when i am dealing with lymphatic congestion with someone.> > The roots have the most medicine in them in the fall and the leaves you can tincture anytime.> > Bonnie Rogers> > > - > oleanderscents > herbal remedies > Thursday, April 22, 2004 4:26 PM> Herbal Remedies - Dandelions> > > I have a lovely crop of Dandelions in my backyard and I'm wondering > if anyone here makes a tincture with the roots..or use the flowers > and leaves? I think i read their good for the liver??> > Heather> > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to> prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington> Doctor of Naturopathy> Dr.IanShillington@G... > > > > >

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You blend them up in a blender and use the alcohol and distilled water approach or whatever it takes to get closest to 100 proof (everclear?). Then you mix it to a 1/4 alcohol, 3/4 mash ratio. 1/4 alcohol to 3/4 root. Shake the living heck outta it for the first 2-3 days. After that let it settle for about 6 hours and have a look. This is where you can play around with the ratio's and correct to a 1/3 to 2/3 ratio if you want. Tinctures last a Looooooooooooong time, so tincture it.

 

Zeb

 

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SpareRibOfAz

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Monday, April 26, 2004 3:24 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

 

 

In a message dated 4/26/2004 12:00:55 PM US Mountain Standard Time, h10feet writes:

We are about to plow up the entire yard to make way for all of our sprouting herbs and veggies and i am going to lose the dandelions.I read that the roots are also good in spring and early early summer, and wondered if anyone has experience with tincturing them at that time.Also is it possible to make a decoction with the leaves since i dont have flowers yet? I read somewhere that the leaves are good for cellulite and would like to try something for that in conjuction with my next cleanse.Sylvia

Hey Sylvia! Sounds like a great project...

 

I have never tinctured fresh but there are few in the desert. If you have the opportunity by all means tincture away.

 

You know dandelion is in the total body cleanse, right? They are awesome!

 

I don't know about cellulite and dandelion but give it a try and let me know what happens...

 

Have Fun & God Bless,

Jamie in AzFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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What part of the dandelion is used for what?

 

Candace

 

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zeb

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Monday, April 26, 2004 7:55 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

 

You blend them up in a blender and use the alcohol and distilled water approach or whatever it takes to get closest to 100 proof (everclear?). Then you mix it to a 1/4 alcohol, 3/4 mash ratio. 1/4 alcohol to 3/4 root. Shake the living heck outta it for the first 2-3 days. After that let it settle for about 6 hours and have a look. This is where you can play around with the ratio's and correct to a 1/3 to 2/3 ratio if you want. Tinctures last a Looooooooooooong time, so tincture it.

 

Zeb

 

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SpareRibOfAz

herbal remedies

Monday, April 26, 2004 3:24 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

 

 

In a message dated 4/26/2004 12:00:55 PM US Mountain Standard Time, h10feet writes:

We are about to plow up the entire yard to make way for all of our sprouting herbs and veggies and i am going to lose the dandelions.I read that the roots are also good in spring and early early summer, and wondered if anyone has experience with tincturing them at that time.Also is it possible to make a decoction with the leaves since i dont have flowers yet? I read somewhere that the leaves are good for cellulite and would like to try something for that in conjuction with my next cleanse.Sylvia

Hey Sylvia! Sounds like a great project...

 

I have never tinctured fresh but there are few in the desert. If you have the opportunity by all means tincture away.

 

You know dandelion is in the total body cleanse, right? They are awesome!

 

I don't know about cellulite and dandelion but give it a try and let me know what happens...

 

Have Fun & God Bless,

Jamie in AzFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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In a message dated 4/27/2004 8:55:07 AM US Mountain Standard Time, Odesign1 writes:

 

What part of the dandelion is used for what?

 

Here ya go!

 

God Bless,

Jamie in Az

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Dandelion

 

Biological Name: Taraxacum officinale, Taraxaci mongolici Compositae

 

Other Names: Blowball, cankerwort, lion's tooth, priest's crown, puffball, swine snout, white endive, wild endive, dandelion, Pu gong ying

 

Parts Used: leaves and root

 

Active Compounds: The principal constituents responsible for dandelion's effect on the digestive system and liver are the bitter principles. Previously referred to as taraxacin, these constituents are sesquiterpene lactones of the eudesmanolide and germacranolide type and are unique to dandelion.

Dandelion is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals. The leaves have a very high content of vitamin A as well as moderate amounts of vitamin D, vitamin C, various B vitamins, iron, silicon, magnesium, zinc, and manganese.

The leaves are a rich source of potassium, which is interesting since the leaves are used for their diuretic action. This may make dandelion the only naturally occurring potassium-sparing diuretic, although its diuretic action is likely different from that of pharmaceuticals. At high doses, the leaves have been shown to possess diuretic effects comparable to the prescription diuretic frusemide (Lasix). Since clinical data in humans is sparse, it is advisable to seek the guidance of a physician trained in herbal medicine before using dandelion leaves for water retention.

The bitter compounds in the leaves and root help stimulate digestion and are mild laxatives. These bitter principles also increase bile production in the gallbladder and bile flow from the liver. This makes them a particularly useful tonic for persons with sluggish liver function due to alcohol abuse or poor diet. The increase in bile flow will help improve fat (including cholesterol) metabolism in the body

 

History:

Dandelion is commonly used as a food. The leaves are used in salads and teas, while the roots are often used as a coffee substitute.

Dandelion leaves and roots have been used for hundreds of years to treat liver, gallbladder, kidney, and joint problems. In some countries, dandelion is considered a blood purifier and is used for ailments such as eczema and cancer.

Dandelion has also been used historically to treat poor digestion, water retention, and diseases of the liver, including hepatitis.

 

Remedies For: Hepatic, aperient, diuretic, depurative, tonic, stomachic

Dandelion is useful for a variety of purposes:

Leaves:Constipation Indigestion and heartburnPregnancy supportWater retention

Root:AlcoholismConstipation Indigestion and heartburnLiver supportPregnancy supportDandelion has two particularly important uses: to promote the formation of bile and to remove excess water from the body. The root affects all forms of secretion and excretion from the body. It acts as a tonic and stimulant by removing toxins and poisons from the body. It increases the flow of urine in patients with liver problems. It is slightly laxative. It is a splendid remedy for jaundice and skin diseases, scurvy, scrofula, and eczema. Useful in all kinds of kidney troubles, diabetes, dropsy, inflammation of the bowels, and fever.

Has beneficial effect on the female organs. Increases the activity of the liver, pancreas, and spleen, especially in enlargement of the liver and the spleen.

Lukewarm dandelion tea is recommended for dyspepsia with constipation, fever, insomnia, and hypochondria. An infusion of the fresh root is reportedly good for gallstones, jaundice, and other liver problems.Chinese Herbal Applications:Dandelion is used whenever there is liver involvement with heat and toxins in the blood. This includes jaundice, hepatitis, red and swollen eyes, as well as urinary tract infection, abscesses, or firm, hard sores in the breasts. It is also very effective to increase the production of mother's milk.

 

Description:

Closely related to chicory, dandelion is a common perennial plant worldwide. The plant grows to a height of about 12 inches. The oblong or spatulate, irregularly dentate or pinnatified leaves grow in a rosette from the milky taproot, which also sends up one or more naked flower stems, each terminating in a single yellow flower.

The familiar puffball that succeeds the flower is a globular cluster of achenes, each of which is fitted with a parachute-like tuft.

Dandelion is grown commercially in the United States and Europe. The leaves and root are used in herbal supplements.

 

Dosage:

As a general liver/gallbladder tonic and to stimulate digestion, 3-5 grams of the dried root or 5-10 ml of a tincture made from the root can be used three times per day Some experts recommend the alcohol-based tincture because the bitter principles are more soluble in alcohol.

As a mild diuretic or appetite stimulant, 4-10 grams of dried leaves can be added to 250 ml (1 cup) of boiling water and drunk as a decoction; or 5-10 ml of fresh juice from the leaves or 2-5 ml of tincture made from the leaves can be used three times per day.

The fresh juice is the most effective.

For chronic rheumatism, gout, stiff joints follow an 8-week dandelion cure as follows:

Use the whole plant before it flowers, leaves during flowering and root only during fall.

Infusion: Steep 2 tsp. Plant or root in 1-cup boiling water. Take 1/2 to 1 cup a day, lukewarm or cold.

Decoction: Use 4 oz. Fresh plant with 2 pints of water; boil down gently to 1 pint and strain. Take 3 tbsp. Six times daily.

Cold extract: Use 2 tsp. Plant with 1 cup water; let stand for 8-hours.

Juice: For a springtime tonic, take 1 tsp. Juice pressed from the leaves in milk, one to three times a day. Use an electric vegetable juicer to extract the milk.

 

Safety:

Dandelion leaf and root should be used with caution by persons with gallstones. If there is an obstruction of the bile ducts, then dandelion should be avoided altogether.

In cases of stomach ulcer or gastritis, dandelion should be used cautiously, as it may cause overproduction of stomach acid.

Those experiencing fluid or water retention should consult a nutritionally oriented doctor before taking dandelion leaves. People taking the leaves should be sure that their doctors monitor potassium levels.

The milky latex in the stem and leaves of fresh dandelion may cause an allergic rash in some individuals.

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Candace... Zeb will get back to you later in the day I expect . If not I can dig up some data for you this evening...Mary O

 

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Candace Podratz

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Monday, April 26, 2004 9:07 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

 

What part of the dandelion is used for what?

 

then

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Here is a start.

 

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/d/dandel08.html#par

 

Becky

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Tuesday, April 27, 2004 11:16 AM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

 

In a message dated 4/27/2004 8:55:07 AM US Mountain Standard Time, Odesign1 writes:

 

What part of the dandelion is used for what?

 

Here ya go!

 

God Bless,

Jamie in Az

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Dandelion

 

Biological Name: Taraxacum officinale, Taraxaci mongolici Compositae

 

Other Names: Blowball, cankerwort, lion's tooth, priest's crown, puffball, swine snout, white endive, wild endive, dandelion, Pu gong ying

 

Parts Used: leaves and root

 

Active Compounds: The principal constituents responsible for dandelion's effect on the digestive system and liver are the bitter principles. Previously referred to as taraxacin, these constituents are sesquiterpene lactones of the eudesmanolide and germacranolide type and are unique to dandelion.

Dandelion is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals. The leaves have a very high content of vitamin A as well as moderate amounts of vitamin D, vitamin C, various B vitamins, iron, silicon, magnesium, zinc, and manganese.

The leaves are a rich source of potassium, which is interesting since the leaves are used for their diuretic action. This may make dandelion the only naturally occurring potassium-sparing diuretic, although its diuretic action is likely different from that of pharmaceuticals. At high doses, the leaves have been shown to possess diuretic effects comparable to the prescription diuretic frusemide (Lasix). Since clinical data in humans is sparse, it is advisable to seek the guidance of a physician trained in herbal medicine before using dandelion leaves for water retention.

The bitter compounds in the leaves and root help stimulate digestion and are mild laxatives. These bitter principles also increase bile production in the gallbladder and bile flow from the liver. This makes them a particularly useful tonic for persons with sluggish liver function due to alcohol abuse or poor diet. The increase in bile flow will help improve fat (including cholesterol) metabolism in the body

 

History:

Dandelion is commonly used as a food. The leaves are used in salads and teas, while the roots are often used as a coffee substitute.

Dandelion leaves and roots have been used for hundreds of years to treat liver, gallbladder, kidney, and joint problems. In some countries, dandelion is considered a blood purifier and is used for ailments such as eczema and cancer.

Dandelion has also been used historically to treat poor digestion, water retention, and diseases of the liver, including hepatitis.

 

Remedies For: Hepatic, aperient, diuretic, depurative, tonic, stomachic

Dandelion is useful for a variety of purposes:

Leaves:Constipation Indigestion and heartburnPregnancy supportWater retention

Root:AlcoholismConstipation Indigestion and heartburnLiver supportPregnancy supportDandelion has two particularly important uses: to promote the formation of bile and to remove excess water from the body. The root affects all forms of secretion and excretion from the body. It acts as a tonic and stimulant by removing toxins and poisons from the body. It increases the flow of urine in patients with liver problems. It is slightly laxative. It is a splendid remedy for jaundice and skin diseases, scurvy, scrofula, and eczema. Useful in all kinds of kidney troubles, diabetes, dropsy, inflammation of the bowels, and fever.

Has beneficial effect on the female organs. Increases the activity of the liver, pancreas, and spleen, especially in enlargement of the liver and the spleen.

Lukewarm dandelion tea is recommended for dyspepsia with constipation, fever, insomnia, and hypochondria. An infusion of the fresh root is reportedly good for gallstones, jaundice, and other liver problems.Chinese Herbal Applications:Dandelion is used whenever there is liver involvement with heat and toxins in the blood. This includes jaundice, hepatitis, red and swollen eyes, as well as urinary tract infection, abscesses, or firm, hard sores in the breasts. It is also very effective to increase the production of mother's milk.

 

Description:

Closely related to chicory, dandelion is a common perennial plant worldwide. The plant grows to a height of about 12 inches. The oblong or spatulate, irregularly dentate or pinnatified leaves grow in a rosette from the milky taproot, which also sends up one or more naked flower stems, each terminating in a single yellow flower.

The familiar puffball that succeeds the flower is a globular cluster of achenes, each of which is fitted with a parachute-like tuft.

Dandelion is grown commercially in the United States and Europe. The leaves and root are used in herbal supplements.

 

Dosage:

As a general liver/gallbladder tonic and to stimulate digestion, 3-5 grams of the dried root or 5-10 ml of a tincture made from the root can be used three times per day Some experts recommend the alcohol-based tincture because the bitter principles are more soluble in alcohol.

As a mild diuretic or appetite stimulant, 4-10 grams of dried leaves can be added to 250 ml (1 cup) of boiling water and drunk as a decoction; or 5-10 ml of fresh juice from the leaves or 2-5 ml of tincture made from the leaves can be used three times per day.

The fresh juice is the most effective.

For chronic rheumatism, gout, stiff joints follow an 8-week dandelion cure as follows:

Use the whole plant before it flowers, leaves during flowering and root only during fall.

Infusion: Steep 2 tsp. Plant or root in 1-cup boiling water. Take 1/2 to 1 cup a day, lukewarm or cold.

Decoction: Use 4 oz. Fresh plant with 2 pints of water; boil down gently to 1 pint and strain. Take 3 tbsp. Six times daily.

Cold extract: Use 2 tsp. Plant with 1 cup water; let stand for 8-hours.

Juice: For a springtime tonic, take 1 tsp. Juice pressed from the leaves in milk, one to three times a day. Use an electric vegetable juicer to extract the milk.

 

Safety:

Dandelion leaf and root should be used with caution by persons with gallstones. If there is an obstruction of the bile ducts, then dandelion should be avoided altogether.

In cases of stomach ulcer or gastritis, dandelion should be used cautiously, as it may cause overproduction of stomach acid.

Those experiencing fluid or water retention should consult a nutritionally oriented doctor before taking dandelion leaves. People taking the leaves should be sure that their doctors monitor potassium levels.

The milky latex in the stem and leaves of fresh dandelion may cause an allergic rash in some individuals.Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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WOW! Awesome info

 

Thanks Jamie )

 

Sylvia

 

herbal remedies , SpareRibOfAz@a... wrote:

> In a message dated 4/27/2004 8:55:07 AM US Mountain Standard Time,

> Odesign1@e... writes:

> What part of the dandelion is used for what?

>

> Here ya go!

>

> God Bless,

> Jamie in Az

>

> Name: Dandelion

> Biological Name: Taraxacum officinale, Taraxaci mongolici

> Compositae

> Other Names:

> Blowball, cankerwort, lion's tooth, priest's crown, puffball, swine

snout,

> white endive, wild endive, dandelion, Pu gong ying

> Parts Used: leaves and root

> Active Compounds:

> The principal constituents responsible for dandelion's effect on

the

> digestive system and liver are the bitter principles. Previously

referred to as

> taraxacin, these constituents are sesquiterpene lactones of the

eudesmanolide and

> germacranolide type and are unique to dandelion.

> Dandelion is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals. The

leaves have a

> very high content of vitamin A as well as moderate amounts of

vitamin D,

> vitamin C, various B vitamins, iron, silicon, magnesium, zinc, and

manganese.

> The leaves are a rich source of potassium, which is interesting

since the

> leaves are used for their diuretic action. This may make dandelion

the only

> naturally occurring potassium-sparing diuretic, although its

diuretic action is

> likely different from that of pharmaceuticals. At high doses, the

leaves have

> been shown to possess diuretic effects comparable to the

prescription diuretic

> frusemide (Lasix). Since clinical data in humans is sparse, it is

advisable to

> seek the guidance of a physician trained in herbal medicine before

using

> dandelion leaves for water retention.

> The bitter compounds in the leaves and root help stimulate

digestion and are

> mild laxatives. These bitter principles also increase bile

production in the

> gallbladder and bile flow from the liver. This makes them a

particularly useful

> tonic for persons with sluggish liver function due to alcohol abuse

or poor

> diet. The increase in bile flow will help improve fat (including

cholesterol)

> metabolism in the body

> History:

> Dandelion is commonly used as a food. The leaves are used in salads

and teas,

> while the roots are often used as a coffee substitute.

> Dandelion leaves and roots have been used for hundreds of years to

treat

> liver, gallbladder, kidney, and joint problems. In some countries,

dandelion is

> considered a blood purifier and is used for ailments such as eczema

and cancer.

> Dandelion has also been used historically to treat poor digestion,

water

> retention, and diseases of the liver, including hepatitis.

> Remedies For:

> Hepatic, aperient, diuretic, depurative, tonic, stomachic

> Dandelion is useful for a variety of purposes:

> Leaves:

> Constipation

> Indigestion and heartburn

> Pregnancy support

> Water retention

> Root:

> Alcoholism

> Constipation

> Indigestion and heartburn

> Liver support

> Pregnancy support

>

> Dandelion has two particularly important uses: to promote the

formation of

> bile and to remove excess water from the body. The root affects all

forms of

> secretion and excretion from the body. It acts as a tonic and

stimulant by

> removing toxins and poisons from the body. It increases the flow of

urine in

> patients with liver problems. It is slightly laxative. It is a

splendid remedy for

> jaundice and skin diseases, scurvy, scrofula, and eczema. Useful in

all kinds of

> kidney troubles, diabetes, dropsy, inflammation of the bowels, and

fever.

> Has beneficial effect on the female organs. Increases the activity

of the

> liver, pancreas, and spleen, especially in enlargement of the liver

and the

> spleen.

> Lukewarm dandelion tea is recommended for dyspepsia with

constipation, fever,

> insomnia, and hypochondria. An infusion of the fresh root is

reportedly good

> for gallstones, jaundice, and other liver problems.

>

> Chinese Herbal Applications:

> Dandelion is used whenever there is liver involvement with heat and

toxins in

> the blood. This includes jaundice, hepatitis, red and swollen eyes,

as well

> as urinary tract infection, abscesses, or firm, hard sores in the

breasts. It

> is also very effective to increase the production of mother's milk.

> Description:

> Closely related to chicory, dandelion is a common perennial plant

worldwide.

> The plant grows to a height of about 12 inches. The oblong or

spatulate,

> irregularly dentate or pinnatified leaves grow in a rosette from

the milky taproot,

> which also sends up one or more naked flower stems, each

terminating in a

> single yellow flower.

> The familiar puffball that succeeds the flower is a globular

cluster of

> achenes, each of which is fitted with a parachute-like tuft.

> Dandelion is grown commercially in the United States and Europe.

The leaves

> and root are used in herbal supplements.

> Dosage:

> As a general liver/gallbladder tonic and to stimulate digestion, 3-

5 grams of

> the dried root or 5-10 ml of a tincture made from the root can be

used three

> times per day Some experts recommend the alcohol-based tincture

because the

> bitter principles are more soluble in alcohol.

> As a mild diuretic or appetite stimulant, 4-10 grams of dried

leaves can be

> added to 250 ml (1 cup) of boiling water and drunk as a decoction;

or 5-10 ml

> of fresh juice from the leaves or 2-5 ml of tincture made from the

leaves can

> be used three times per day.

> The fresh juice is the most effective.

> For chronic rheumatism, gout, stiff joints follow an 8-week

dandelion cure as

> follows:

> Use the whole plant before it flowers, leaves during flowering and

root only

> during fall.

> Infusion: Steep 2 tsp. Plant or root in 1-cup boiling water. Take

1/2 to 1

> cup a day, lukewarm or cold.

> Decoction: Use 4 oz. Fresh plant with 2 pints of water; boil down

gently to 1

> pint and strain. Take 3 tbsp. Six times daily.

> Cold extract: Use 2 tsp. Plant with 1 cup water; let stand for 8-

hours.

> Juice: For a springtime tonic, take 1 tsp. Juice pressed from the

leaves in

> milk, one to three times a day. Use an electric vegetable juicer to

extract the

> milk.

> Safety:

> Dandelion leaf and root should be used with caution by persons with

> gallstones. If there is an obstruction of the bile ducts, then

dandelion should be

> avoided altogether.

> In cases of stomach ulcer or gastritis, dandelion should be used

cautiously,

> as it may cause overproduction of stomach acid.

> Those experiencing fluid or water retention should consult a

nutritionally

> oriented doctor before taking dandelion leaves. People taking the

leaves should

> be sure that their doctors monitor potassium levels.

> The milky latex in the stem and leaves of fresh dandelion may cause

an

> allergic rash in some individuals.

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Ha ha ha... The Dandelion root I think is used for Liver tinctures but I forgot about the leaf hmmm.... It's also high in calcium, the leaf and root.

 

May have to ask the Doc about the leaf.

 

Zeb

 

 

 

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Ostrowski

herbal remedies

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 11:52 AM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

 

Candace... Zeb will get back to you later in the day I expect . If not I can dig up some data for you this evening...Mary O

 

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Candace Podratz

herbal remedies

Monday, April 26, 2004 9:07 PM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Dandelions

 

What part of the dandelion is used for what?

 

then

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I am planing on harvesting them this year too. We never use chemicals on our yard either. I found a place that you can buy dandelion seeds and think I may grow some in a spot in the garden. I have always loved the flowers so I really do not mind them in the yard but think a grouping of them will look pretty too. My daughter wants to get married in a feild of dandelions someday. LOL. I know if I pick the wilted flower heads I will not get over ran with them later.

Kimi

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I am very interested in this subject. As I learn more about natural healing, I

find myself more and more reluctant to support even the supplement industry. So

I'm buying organic bulk herbs, preferably ones that have been grown, harvested

and preserved in more traditional ways. I haven't really started growing my own

because I just don't have a way with plants. To put it bluntly, they just die.

But dandelions, now that I might try harvesting. I don't have to grow them;

they grow by themselves. So let me review what I know and ask some questions.

 

Dandelion leaf -

 

1. Should be harvested where chemicals are not sprayed on it. Question - I

have a good size yard. I never spray my yard, but my neighbors do. If I

harvest near the center of my yard, would that be safe enough?

 

2. Should be harvested where animals do not regularly relieve themselves.

Question - I don't have a dog or cat, but I know neighbors do, plus there are

wild animals. I don't have a clue if an animal has relieved itself where I want

to harvest (unless it leaves a visible pile). How do I make sure its safe?

 

3. Should be harvested before it flowers (Is that right?). Question - I've

heard that it's bitter. How do you cook it or serve it that's not bitter. My

family just won't eat it if it's bitter.

 

4. Question - what's the best way to preserve the leaf: air-dry,

dehydrator-dry, freeze, tincture (in what solvent)?

 

Dandelion Root

 

1. Best if harvested in the fall. How late in the fall?

 

2. How do you harvest the root? I mean, dandelion roots go WAY down.

 

3. Roasting - how do you roast? What temp? How long? To what doneness? What

do you to with it after roasting?

 

4. Other than roasting, how it is best preserved?

 

Sorry for so many questions. I'm very new at this. I've done a lot of research

online, but it's tough to find details.

 

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

 

Terri

 

 

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kwolffden

herbal remedies

Re: Herbal Remedies - dandelions

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:53:15 +0000

 

>

> I am planing on harvesting them this year too. We never use

> chemicals on our yard either. I found a place that you can buy

> dandelion seeds and think I may grow some in a spot in the garden.

> I have always loved the flowers so I really do not mind them in the

> yard but think a grouping of them will look pretty too. My daughter

> wants to get married in a feild of dandelions someday. LOL. I know

> if I pick the wilted flower heads I will not get over ran with them

> later.

> Kimi

 

 

 

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Richard writes:

 

dandelion greens and mint are great for a bunny's tummy especially if he or

she has an upset one

 

 

Richard. IF your rabbits are having an upset tum - real diarrhoea - then

must cut back on ALL greens and just stick to plain ole hay for a few days.

Rabbits 'do' throw soft droppings every so often, but this is normal, and it is

the soft droppings that they eat (natural probiotics) but IF you notice more

than that, then that is due to too much greens. Also, don't ever give em

lettuce. They can't digest the cellulose in the lettuce, and that WILL give em

digestive problems...steer clear of parsley as well as.

 

Yes, dandelions are great for rabbits and humans, as is any number of herbs.

For 'clean' dandelions - i.e. free of dog urine, dog faecis and pesticides

- grow your own dandelions in a large pot container or an old earth filled

tyre will do the trick - just so long as dog/cat don't go pee in it/use as a

litter tray!! Try stacking a couple of tyres on top of each other - but keep

the cats off. (Could pop a wire mesh over.) Another tip, if liklehood of

tyres slippin then strong stakes, N.S.E.W. will 'hold' em braced.

 

Molly (who used to rear rabbits and guinea pigs (*and cope with dog and cat)

- lovely wee critters, both.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Molly,

 

I was referring to a rabbits stomach not intestinal track. I have cared for

rabbits for several years and am well versed on them and the need for fiber to

expel hair as hair balls and sun stroke are the two most common causes of death

in captive rabbits. Dandelions along with wild clover are great for rabbits and

you will not get the diarrhea associated with other greens. These grow wild and

are in abundance and wild rabbits eat them regularly. I am familiar with the

rabbits occasional soft stool which provides a nutritional requirement for them

as they will sometimes eat it. Hay has most fiber and should be a staple. Most

greens should only be occasional as well as fruit, even wild alfalfa which grows

in abundance near me is not recommended. I have found the best treat for

bunnies is using my dehydrator for things like carrots and fruit peelings. They

get a sweet treat and lots of fiber along with it.

 

Richard

 

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---Pema Chödrön

 

 

 

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