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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) There may be no herb more precious and more oft maligned than the mighty dandelion! It is named Dent de Leon in French for the lion’s tooth its basal leaves resemble, but this plant is also very “lionesque” in the way it dominates in every environment it inhabits. The Dandelion is a perennial in the Asteraceae family, originally native to Eurasia, but now thrives in every temperate region it’s found in from the British Isles to the US and beyond, popping up in backyards, roadsides and parking lots. Its ability to thrive like this is due in part to the fact that it spreads its tiny, abundant seeds on the wind, and also that it grows a deep and strong taproot that is very difficult to disrupt once it's taken hold. The Dandelion may be considered an annoyance in our contemporary lawn culture, but it has been held in high esteem for centuries as a medicinal herb, nutritious food, flavoring, textile dye, and even alcoholic beverage. Dandelion leaf is perhaps best known and beloved in its herbal capacity for liver and urinary system support. Dandelion Leaf has a fairly mild herbaceous flavor, and can be steeped as tea or tinctured.
Common names: bitterwort, blow-ball, cankerwort, clockflower, Irish daisy, lion's tooth, priest's crown, puffball, swine's snout, telltime, and yellow gowan
Precautions: No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Dandelion Leaves (Taraxacum officinalis)
Pour one cup of boiling water over one heaping teaspoon of herb. Steep 4-5 minutes. Strain and drink.
Warnings
Precautions: No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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