I had always been warned off dandelion, even as a child, as it is a diuretic.
When I was young I was told if I touched dandelions I would wet the bed!
I will definitely give them a try now - we have plenty here in Wales.
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Hehe - yes, dandelion's local names around the UK include 'pissabed' and other urine-pouring-related words! But yeh: adults also 'feared' me out of eating some wild medicines and foods, and I noticed particularly when I moved further south and near the Welsh borders, that when I went foraging, there was huge, unfounded reactions from those I met, around what I was picking. People are awfully funny, and quick to judge the 'dangers' of nature, whilst consuming vast acres of GMO and empty-nutrient food. So glad to be connecting with more intelligent discourse here! <3 All power to our health!
Pissabed!!! omg!!! lol I think if someone really wants to piss a bed, they will find a way ;)
I agree about the funny way we look at food these days... but we can't blame anyone.. I only have a new way of looking at food out of pure chance and luck in my life. I feel lucky now.
So many herbs are classified as diuretic. Some stronger than others.. but no point in being scared of peeing! Peeing feels great. I think our bodies get used to wild foods over time and you crave it, just don't over do it all at once and your body will adjust... and maybe no yellow dock root infusion before bed or a long drive ;) Actually I find I pee way more from caffeine than I do from wild food like dandelion, but everyone's body is different so your miles may vary :P Thanks for the comment @pennsif :)