An oft-overlooked herb, this hardy garden staple grows prolifically throughout the world as a common weed. It produces bright yellow flowers which open to the daytime sun and closes its numerous petals at dusk. At plant maturity its appearance changes again as the flowers fall away to reveal a white seed puffball; its imagery is synonymous with making a wish in traditional folklore. Resplendent with some 50-170 seeds which, when blown and dispersed into the wind, is said to carry your thoughts and dreams to loved ones.
Both Dandelion roots and aerial parts have been used for their medicinal properties for thousands of years for uses in various liver complaints, to soothe an upset stomach, and relieve mild water retention.
Traditional uses include:
As a depurative, or as an aid to cleanse the body of metabolic waste products
To maintain and support general health and wellbeing
To promote healthy appetite
As a diuretic for mild water retention
To ease constipation and support healthy digestion
To relieve symptoms of indigestion
To support healthy gallbladder and liver function
To maintain and support healthy liver function