DANDELION

DANDELION	(Taraxacum officinale) Top Pick
Other Names	Blowball, Cankerwort, Lions Tooth, Piss-a-beds, Priest’s Crown, Swine, Snout, White Endire, Wild Endive.
Description	Dandelion, which is considered a weed, is a hardy perennial plant found almost everywhere. The milky stem produces irregular shaped toothed leaves, and single yellow flowers that bloom, then turn to a silky fluffy seed, also called a puff ball.
Classification	Cold
Taste	Sweet
Balance Yin/Yang	Cold
Humor	Fire ê Water ê Air é
Uses/Applications	Dandelion is a very powerful diuretic and one of the best natural sources of potassium. Use to treat inflammation and congestion of the liver and gallbladder, insomnia, fever, and anxiety. It is a good tonic stimulant removing poisons from the body. Mix Dandelion leaves in your pet's food to give them a beautiful coat.
	*Leaves*
	Fresh		Add to salads as a cleansing remedy.
	Infusion		A less effective diuretic than the juice. The infusion makes a cleansing remedy for toxic conditions, including gout and eczema. It is also useful as a gentle liver and digestive stimulant.
	Juice		Puree the leaves when a diuretic action is needed.
	Tincture		Add to remedies for a failing heart to ensure adequate potassium intake.
	*Root*
	Decoction		Use for the same conditions as the tincture.
	Tincture		Use the fresh root for toxic conditions such as gout, eczema, or acne. It is also prescribed as a liver stimulant in liver disorders and related constipation.
	White Sap		The stem or root is used topically on warts.
Combinations	For liver or gallbladder combine with Couchgrass or Yarrow.
Constituents	Glycosides, Triterpenoids, Up to 5% Potassium, Carotenoids, Terpenoids, Choline, Bitter Compounds, Inulin.
Action	Diuretic, Cholagogue, Anti-Rheumatic, Laxative, Tonic, Anti-Bilious, Hepatic.
Food Values	Vitamin A, B, C, and D, Potassium, Iron, Calcium, Sodium, Silic Acid, Sulfur, Cobalt, Minerals.
Part Used	Root, Leaves, Flowers.
Collection	Collect the leaves and flowers anytime. Collect the roots in early or late summer as this is when they are the most bitter.
Preparation		*Capsule*	Take 1 capsule three times per day.
		*Cold Extract*	Use 2 Tsp. plant with one cup water. Let stand 8 hours. Take one cup per day.
		*Decoction*	Put 3 Tsp. root in a cup of water and bring to a boil. Simmer 10 - 15 minutes. Take three times per day.
		*Extract*	Take 10 - 20 drops in juice or water once a day.
		*Infusion*	Steep 2 Tsp. plant or root in one cup boiling water. Take one cup per day.
		*Juices*	For a spring tonic take 1 Tsp. juice pressed from the leaves in milk. Take up to 20 ml. per day as required.
		*Leaves*	Eat raw in salads.
		*Tincture*	Take 5 - 10 ml. three times per day.
Growing Directions	Dandelion is not cultivated. It grows abundantly everywhere and is dubbed a pesky weed.
History	Dandelion is a relatively recent addition to the medicinal repertoire. It was not mentioned in Chinese herbal medicine until the 7th Century and in Europe it first appeared around 1485. The name Dandelion came from a 15th century surgeon who compared the shape of the leaves to a lion’s tooth. The Chinese use the whole plant while the West separates the leaves and roots.
Additional Information	1. In China the whole herb is used, including the flowers, leaves, root, and seed heads. Oriental species are considered to clear heat and toxins from the blood, so are used for boils and abscesses. 2. Dandelion leaves are rich in potassium and the root is a favorite liver stimulant with many Herbalist’s. 3. Dandelion is also extremely rich in minerals and can help prevent iron deficiency anemia.
Cautions	1. May cause skin rash in sensitive individuals.
Magick Information
Gender:	Masculine
Planet:	Jupiter
Element:	Air
Deity:	Hecate
Powers:	Divination, Visualization
Magickal Uses:	To find out how long you will live, blow the seeds off the head of a Dandelion. The number of seeds left on the stem is number of years you will live. To send a message to a loved one visualize the message then blow the seeds from the Dandelion head.

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