Dandelion – Free Superfood from Our Yard

Dandelion is another plant that belongs to 7 superfoods for quick detoxification that many of us, as children were blowing the seeds of these flower at all four sides.

Its Latin name is Taraxacum officinale, and originated from Europe and northern Asia.

Over the centuries, dandelion has been called by many names, bitter greens, chicory, regrat, Italian salad and more, and is considered as annoying weed in the meadows, but for the sick can be precious cure.

What are the healing properties of dandelion?

A dandelion leaf by vitamin wealth exceeds even spinach and tomatoes. It contains vitamins A, B2, C, D and G, and the minerals potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus and iron.

As a powerful diuretic, dandelion is beneficial for the kidneys and urinary organs. Apart from having diuretic properties, stimulates the creation of bile, cleanses the liver, helps with allergies and reduces cholesterol.

Because of the many nutrients it contains, dandelion leaves is recommended as a supplement for pregnant and post-menopausal women.

Dandelion is generally favorable for female diseases, and in particular for the prevention and treatment of breast disease, cysts, cancer, swelling, and with breastfeeding problems.

Dandelion Stems and flowers

Dandelion stems accelerate dissolution of bile, regulating metabolism and purify the blood and stomach.

Traditional medicine recommends them against diabetes and to remove warts.

Cuddle warts with milk from dandelion until they fall.

From the flowers of this plant is producing syrup, which is sometimes, called honey, because of their similarity in structure.

This syrup cleans and strengthens the blood and digestion, and helps with coughing.

Dandelion root

Dandelion root is a powerful remedy for liver and stomach. Phototherapy with dandelion tea cures all sorts of difficulties. It’s recommended for digestive problems, insufficient secretion of bile, high blood pressure and lack of appetite.

Dandelion in cooking

Dandelion is easily accessible and delicious wild plant that you can always pick and eat during its season.

You can use it like spinach – add to the salad, sauce, pasta, rice, soup, and you can make of it a green pulpy juice.

Recipe for Dandelion Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 banana

300 ml of water

100 g of wild berries (fresh or frozen)

100 g of dandelion leaves

1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup (optional)

Preparation:

Put all ingredients in a blender and grind for 1-2 minutes. Drink the juice immediately, in small sips. The amount of juice is enough for one meal for one person.

Recipe for Coffee from dandelion root

Dig the roots in the spring, wash, cut and fry in the oven. Grind it in a coffee grinder. Prepare it independently, such as coffee or as a supplement to your morning coffee. Coffee recipe collected from cafe Toronto.

Recipe for Tea made from the roots and leaves of dandelion

Put a handful fresh roots and / or dandelion leaves per liter of hot water. Strain after ten minutes.

Drink 3 cups a day.