Dandelion- a very misunderstood "weed"
Talk about wild- dandelion defies all rules of gardening and thumbs its nose at the pesticides designed to kill it- THANK GOODNESS!
What a powerful herb! In my region, zone 9b, the cool weather (what we call winter) has caused the dandelions to reemerge. They won't bloom much until spring, but the green plants have popped up all over my herb garden. I thought it fitting for today's focus.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Common names: Lion’s tooth, piss-a-bed
Identification
- Bright yellow composite flowers
- Deeply toothed leaves in a rosette
- Hollow milky stems
- Globe seed head ("wish flower")
Energetics
- Bitter
- Drying
- Cooling
Key Actions
- Bitter digestive
- Cholagogue (stimulates bile)
- Diuretic
- Hepatic
- Nutritive tonic
Chemical Constituents
- Sesquiterpene lactones (bitters)
- Inulin (prebiotic fiber)
- Potassium (supports diuretic action)
- Flavonoids
- Triterpenoids
Medicinal Uses
- Liver & Gallbladder: improves bile flow, detoxification
- Digestion: stimulates stomach acid, appetite, and digestion
- Kidneys: strong yet safe diuretic without depleting potassium
- Metabolic health: supports blood sugar regulation
- Nutrition: vitamins A, C, K, iron, calcium
Folklore
A symbol of resilience; children’s “wish blowing” traditions date back over 300 years.
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Dandelion- a very misunderstood "weed"
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