"Many of the herbs that we call weeds today escaped from colonial gardens" Tina Sams
Dandelion is a bitter, great cleanser, and is well known for supporting the digestive system (the liver, pancreas kidneys, blood sugar regulator). The whole plant is edible and it has got a high nutrient content. It makes a great vinegar which will get the gastric juices flowing. It is a liver tonic and a nourishing herb. Dandelion is a good overall endocrine tonic, it's great for the urinary system, kidneys and prostate, with a hormone balancing effect.
"The Dandelion flowers are a bountiful early source of food for honeybees and butterflies. The roots can grow several feet deep and the plants can live for ten to twelve years. As long as there is sunshine available, the dandelions will persist.
Dandelion greens contain great quantities of beta-carotene, potassium, iron, calcium, B vitamins, magnesium, and fiber. It helps cleanse the liver and kidneys and even clears up skin problems in the process."
It helps maintain regular elimination without depleting the body of potassium.
"Known as a “bitter tonic”, Dandelion stimulates digestion and acts as a mild laxative by softening stools, thus aiding in constipation. The bitter taste comes from the mineral sulphur, which is essential for protein synthesis, liver detoxification, enzyme activity, healthy skin, hair and nails. Dandelion root also supports gut flora as it contains constituents such as inulin that act as a prebiotic – a specialised plant fibre that promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the gut."
Harvest the roots only when the green leaves have died back, if it has any green leaves keep harvesting the leaves.
Dandelion can teach us resilience. It has a warrior, wild, and playful solar energy, just see where it grows!
» Diuretic
» Aids digestion
» Clears skin
» Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol
» Reduces inflammation
» Boosts immunity
» Eases PMS
Dandelion is a bitter, great cleanser, and is well known for supporting the digestive system (the liver, pancreas kidneys, blood sugar regulator). The whole plant is edible and it has got a high nutrient content. It makes a great vinegar which will get the gastric juices flowing. It is a liver tonic and a nourishing herb. Dandelion is a good overall endocrine tonic, it's great for the urinary system, kidneys and prostate, with a hormone balancing effect.
"The Dandelion flowers are a bountiful early source of food for honeybees and butterflies. The roots can grow several feet deep and the plants can live for ten to twelve years. As long as there is sunshine available, the dandelions will persist.
Dandelion greens contain great quantities of beta-carotene, potassium, iron, calcium, B vitamins, magnesium, and fiber. It helps cleanse the liver and kidneys and even clears up skin problems in the process."
It helps maintain regular elimination without depleting the body of potassium.
"Known as a “bitter tonic”, Dandelion stimulates digestion and acts as a mild laxative by softening stools, thus aiding in constipation. The bitter taste comes from the mineral sulphur, which is essential for protein synthesis, liver detoxification, enzyme activity, healthy skin, hair and nails. Dandelion root also supports gut flora as it contains constituents such as inulin that act as a prebiotic – a specialised plant fibre that promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the gut."
Harvest the roots only when the green leaves have died back, if it has any green leaves keep harvesting the leaves.
Dandelion can teach us resilience. It has a warrior, wild, and playful solar energy, just see where it grows!
» Diuretic
» Aids digestion
» Clears skin
» Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol
» Reduces inflammation
» Boosts immunity
» Eases PMS
Constituents
Leaf: bitter glycosides, carotenoids (including lutein and violaxanthin), terpenoids, choline, potassium salts, iron and other minerals, Vitamins, A, B, C, D (the vitamin A content is higher than that of carrots).
Root: bitter glycosides (taraxacin), tannins, triterpenes (including taraxol and taraxsterol), phytosterols, volatile oil, choline, asparagine, carbohydrates (including inulin, up to 40% in autumn, 2% in spring; sugars), pectin, phenolic acids, vitamins, potassium.
Root: bitter glycosides (taraxacin), tannins, triterpenes (including taraxol and taraxsterol), phytosterols, volatile oil, choline, asparagine, carbohydrates (including inulin, up to 40% in autumn, 2% in spring; sugars), pectin, phenolic acids, vitamins, potassium.
References
The Gaia School of Healing. Sage Maurer
Healing Herbs A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING, FORAGING, AND USING MEDICINAL PLANTS. Tina Sams
Indigo-herbs UK
Healing Herbs A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING, FORAGING, AND USING MEDICINAL PLANTS. Tina Sams
Indigo-herbs UK