We have been given a great gift, and most treat the gift as a noxious weed. The gift is dandelions. They pop up all over our yard. But this beautiful flower is actually a very healthy food and supplement for our health.
I plucked them from the ground, washed them very thoroughly, then placed them in the dehydrator. What we are left with is a completely crunchy plant.
Because we are using this as a tea, I chopped them up, (leaves, stems and roots) and put them in a Mason jar.
When I was finished, the mason jar was full and ready to use. What an amazing gift!
Dandelion
This plant is found on every continent, so it must be useful for people on all continents! It got it's funny name from the French "dents de lion" meaning "Teeth of a Lion." Not sure where that idea came from, although the leaves do look a little like lion's teeth.
It's official name is "Taraxacum Officinale" whch means "For medicinal purposes".
The plant is harvested and used as a coffee substitute. It also has the reputation as a diaretic, which is why the French also gave it the nickname "pissenlit" or "bed wetter". Hopefully we won't have THAT problem!
- Dandelion supports liver heath, purifying the organ from toxins.
- Improves cellular health at a microscopic level with strong antioxidant effects
- Reduces inflammation, which helps with organ damage and recovery
- Helps protect against illnesses by boosting the immune system
- Improves gut health, creating an environment in the gut which encourages healthy probiotic biome
- Keeps kidney stones from forming
- Helps rid your kidneys of toxins by increasing urination
- Helps treat urinary tract infections
- Offers great nutritional benefits and soluble fiber. Vitamins A, C and K along with Folate, Calcium and Potassium
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I have never tried it, but I have heard about it. My husband has had a salad with dandelions.
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Yes, the tender leaves are good in salads. !ALIVE
Maybe some day I'll try it!
Oh wow.
So this plant can be used in tea making?
I never knew, i just thought it was a strange plant with it's lion's teeth 😅
Seeing it's health benefits are so interesting because i never thought this plant has these importance.
Nice one @ironshield
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So many people think of this plant as a "weed", but in reality its a health supplement! Thank you for the curation. !ALIVE
I've had them in salads, and they were pretty good. I hope they benefit your family's health!
I have a little girl with kidney issues, so this along with other plants and supplements will help - but this plant is free! !ALIVE
Free is the best price tag of all!
How bad are her kidneys?
Not terrible, but she is experiencing reoccurring bladder infections and we think it has to do with her kidneys.
I let dandelion grow unrestrained in my little garden. My neighbors probably do not like it very much, but every single part of the plant is edible, and very good for you. I like to think that it is also good for my soil, by purifying the soil of toxins just as it purifies our bodies. It is also one of the earliest spring flowers, and attracts many bees and butterflies. And it is beautiful! I don't know why it has such a bad rep. It's one of my faves.
I believe it does purify the soil of toxins, which is why when we see fields filled with them in early spring, so many other plants follow all summer long. If it can clean up soil, how much more can it clean US up! !ALIVE
Great idea to dehydrate it and use it in a tea! We have a few around here, but whenever I see the puffy heads in town, I grab them and bring them home to try to get more to grow around here! Ha!
Interesting to see
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