Botanical Name for dandelion is Taraxacum Officinale and some folk names I was able to find are Goats beard, Wild chicory, Pisseabed, Dent de lion
Habitat & Description: Perennial that likes moist to dry, neutral- alkaline soil in full sun. It can be deadheaded to prevent seed production.
Parts Used: the Whole plant plant is used in a variety of different ways.
Culinary Uses: Salads, greens, teas, substitute for coffee. The young leaves of the Dandelion are popular and They have a bitter chicory-like taste, as also has the root.
Directions for dandelion root tea/decoctionAdd 2 cups of water, to 2 tsp of herb. Simmer for 15 minutes covered. Shut off the heat. Allow the mixture to settle in the pan. Stain and pour into a cup. If you make extra, store the remainder in the fridge and consume it within 24 hours.
Medicinal Uses: Used as tinctures, extracts & capsules. Stimulates bile production and helps with digestive disorders.
Magickal Properties include correspondences with Divination, wishes, calling spirits, psychic powers. Dandelion’s Planetary Ruler is Jupiter, Magickal Gender is Male, Elemental Rule is Air
Other Information:
- It is hard to eradicate from yard as it is invasive.
- Plants cut in early summer and dried for use.
- Leaves picked late in spring before they flower.
- To use roots of dandelion you would harvest them at the end of second year before they seed.
- Dandelion reduces swelling and inflammation.
- It may help with gallstones.
- Women’s health has benefited from the use of dandelion for menstrual problems.
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