Taraxacum officinale |
Dandelion Leaf
Use dandelion leaves as a nutritous free food, a digestive bitter, and
a real mover in your blood and lymph. Dandelion leaves have a very high
amount of carotenes expressed as Vitamin A, Viitamin C complex expressed
as ascorbic acid, potassium, and calcium. Also you get manganese, sulphur,
magnesium, silica, very low sodium, potash and vitamin D. Don't forget
taraxicin and taraxacerin. Susun suggests eating dandelion leaves whenver
you can. Especially during the last two months of pregnancy, and throughout
the nursing year. Also for anemic, (especially around that time of the
month), anorexic teens, bored elders... they will find their appetities
returning when doctor dandelion is the ally. And the liver will be happy.
(Source: Interpretted from Susun Weed's Healing
Wise)
Dandelion is, I'm convinced, one of the great tonic herbs
of all times. The entire plant is restorative and rejuvenating. The root
is a prized digestive bitter. It is particularly stimulating to the liver,
inducing the flow of bile and cleaning the hepatic system. Dandelion root
is also considered one of the safest and most effective diuretics. It
tones the kidneys and aids in proper water elimination while maintaining
appropriate potassium levels. The jagged leaves are high in vitamins and
minerals, including calcium, magnesium, iron, and vitamins A and C, and
the flowers make a delicious wine.
(Source: Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal)
Available
in 1 oz package. Certified Organic.
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to Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
Folk Name: Blowball, Cankerwort, Lion's
Tooth, Piss-a-Bed, Priest's Crown, Puffball, Swine Snout, White
Endive, Wild Endive.
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air
Powers: Divination, Wishes, Calling Spirits. To send a message to
a loved one, blow at the seed head in his or her direction and visualize
your message.
Excerpt from Matthew Wood's Book of Herbal
Wisdom:
This extremely common flower is a favorite of Western
folk medicine. It is used in a general sort of way as a "liver
cleaner", "blood purifier", and diuretic.
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