Dandelion Medicinal Uses and Doses
Eat them, drink them, paint with them- Let them live in your world!
They’re everywhere. Dandelions have a following whether it’s the Healthy Green Lawn Guy or the Mindful Healthy Healer in your neighborhood. Most everyone knows the Dandelion.
The reputation this golden healer carries is a varied one. Many pay big bucks to have each and every single gold flower removed from their gorgeously manicured green lawn. Others enjoy the decorative sunny yellow glow they offer as we pass them by.
The Healthy Healer will tell you this bright yellow Dandelion flower is a Golden Healthy Healer! Its value goes far beyond the decoration of a lawn. The health benefits of this plant may surprise you. We will look at those soon.
First, we should expand the mind beyond the Health of our bodies and look at the grand uses of the Dandelion. Artists can benefit from the gorgeous golden hue this flower offers. It's more than a color to see- It's a color to use!
Yellow can be extracted from the flower and used in whatever your art may be. See here how… AND…here! Dye your shirt yellow. Paint your masterpiece with yellow Dandelions. Get creative with yellow!
Relaxing with a glass of wine is a healthy habit one may enjoy. The deep red wine made with delicious grapes can encourage healthy blood flow and more, however, the encouragement here is to try the Dandelion wine!
Dandelions make a great white wine that is healthy and super fun to make. Heaven’s Healthy Healing Herbals & Solutions!, has a recipe for you to get busy with. Check it out here.
Have a day in the sunshine cleaning up those yellow spots on the green. It’s okay to crawl around on the ground. Collect those Dandelion Flowers and begin your brew. Plus when you’re done, your lawn will look solid green & new! Remember Dandelions also go into your salad and stew!
The greens are tasty. They’re filled with nutrition and belong in your salad. The bitter leaves are rich in vitamins A, E, K, B1, B2, B6, and C. They are also mineral-rich in substances such as magnesium, iron, copper, and folate.
From the yellow flower top to the roots underground, this golden healer can be used for healthy healing. Roots are dug up, scraped clean, dried, sliced, and added to Healthy Healing Herbal Tea Blends for a good liver cleanse!
For more fun recipes and delightful ways to incorporate Dandelions into your consumptions menu- CLICK HERE. Dandelion ice cream may be why your guests return!
Common Medicinal Uses:
Root- Liver Disorders, Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite
Leaves- Water Retention
Flowers- Nutrition, color creations
Active Constituents:
- Terpenes/Terpenoids
- Bitter Principle
- Phytosterols
- Inulin
- Minerals ( potassium )
Adverse Effects:
Contact Dermatitis (possible)
Cautions/Contraindications:
- Root: Occlusion of Bile Ducts, Empyema, Paralytic Ileus
- Leaves: occlusion of Bile Ducts
Drug interactions:
The leaf may potentiate the action of diuretics
Doses:
- Dried Root: ( infusion or decoction ): 3–5 g 3xdaily
- Root Tincture:(1:5 in 25% ethanol): 5–10 mL 3xdaily
- Dried Leaf :(infusion): 4–10 g 3xdaily
- Leaf Liquid Extract: (1:1 in 25% alcohol): 4–10 mL 3xdaily
TIP-
Brew the roots and enjoy them like coffee…
