Dandelion Leaf
May 27, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Herbology, Wild Foods & Foraging
Dandelion Leaf
Botanical name: Taraxacum officinal
Common name: pee in the bed, lions teeth, fairy clock
Habitat: roadways, meadows, lawns
Info: Is there and herbalist anywhere who does not consider dandelion among their favorite herbs? The dandelion leaves in Spring are wonderful to add to a salad. The diuretic affect is compared with the drug Frusemide. Dried dandelion leaf is made for a tea that is a mild laxative. Dandelion is considered a blood purifier and has been historically used to treat water retention. Dandelion leaf is one of the major alteratives or blood cleansers. Both the leaves and roots are powerful medicine. Considered one of the safest and most effective diuretics, dandelion nourishes and tones the kidneys. It is a mild stimulant to the kidneys thereby increasing the flow of urine and aiding in proper water elimination.
Personal info: I use dandelion leaf mixed with Nettles in a tea. It is refreshing, nourishing drink either hot or cold!
Ref:
The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra, L.Ae, O.M.D. pg52
www.naturalmedicine.com Prock, Deborahe. ND
The Science and Art of Herbology course, Rosemary Gladstar, Lesson four pg 37-38
Submitted by: Jyll Renee, Master Herbologist (Click here to learn more about Jyll Renee.)
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