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Dandelions are popping in yards across America and while some believe this to be an invasive weed, it is a powerhouse in the homesteading world.
Dandelions are popping up in yards across America and while some believe this to be an invasive weed, it is a powerhouse in the homesteading world.
The dandelion is a perennial, and it contains a wealth of vitamins and nutrients, as well as naturopathic applications that are astounding. The dandelion is edible in its entirety, which is really good to know from a survival perspective. They also grow upon a taproot, an important consideration as they will grow back if harvested from the surface and the root is left alone.
These unassuming blossoms can be used as a remedy for a number of different ailments as well as for food. From a health standpoint, dandelion greens are chock full of vitamins A, B, C, and D, as well as minerals, such as iron, potassium, and zinc (in its raw form), and a good source of calcium and potassium. The young leaves can be harvested and added to salads and stir-fry dishes. As well, dandelion roots can be gathered, dried and ground up to make “coffee” or tea. To make this coffee alternative, the roots of young dandelion plants are harvested and roasted to a dark brown color. Then, make your coffee as you normally do.
In previous article on dandelions:
After rinsing the dandelion off in cold water, you can chop them up and eat them in your salads. There is also another way that I personally prefer to eat them. Parboil them lightly, just to take out the crisp without making them go completely limp or wilted. Then drain them off in a colander. Next, throw them in a frying pan with about ¼ cup of olive oil, and sauté, adding fresh chopped cloves of garlic. It comes out with the taste and consistency of spinach. Throw a little bit of butter and salt on it, and it is delicious.
In the past I have harvested dandelions to make the following recipes:
Medicinally, you can make a dandelion tincture to take as a blood and liver tonic. Further, past studies have shown that dandelion tea lowers levels of blood sugar and can, in turn, alleviate symptoms of diabetes. It removes excess sugar that is stored in the body due to its diuretic properties and helps in stimulating the production of insulin from the pancreas. That said, more studies are needed to verify the past studies on this subject.
Another medicinal use for dandelions are its leaves. It has been shown that dandelion leaves can help with kidney function. Most scientific studies of dandelion have been in animals, not people. Traditionally, dandelion has been used as a diuretic, to increase the amount of urine and eliminate fluid in your body.
Dandelion flowers has antioxidant properties and may also help improve the immune system. According to an article at Healthline, “research indicates that dandelion may have antimicrobial and antiviral properties, which could support your body’s ability to fight infection. Several test-tube studies found that dandelion extract significantly reduced the ability of viruses to replicate. Research also indicates that some of the active compounds in dandelion protect against various harmful bacteria.” It is could also be helpful to immune system because of its excellent source of vitamin C. Try making a tea out of the flowers to improve your immune system. As well, it will naturally detoxify the body and fight water weight or bloating. Dandelions also aid our digestive system by maintaining the proper flow of bile. Dandelion tea helps with mineral absorption and soothes the stomach lining,
Because of the presence of various bioactive compounds like polyphenols, dandelions have anti-inflammation properties that would be great to use in homemade moisturizers. Try adding it to a 2:1 mixture of shea butter and coconut oil in a double boiler. As the balm cools, it will solidify and become an excellent everyday moisturizer. It can also be used as a massage oil (one of the medicinal properties in dandelions is that it helps to relax muscles and relieve tension). Other uses include using the oil in place of your regular carrier oil for homemade beauty products like for lip balm, lotion bars, or in salves.
You can make a cough soothing syrup. We found this dandelion cough syrup recipe and plan on making it soon!
Dandelion cough syrup:
As you can see, the dandelion has many uses and rather than trying to get rid of it from yard, it should be encouraged to grow. How do you use dandelions in your homemade products?
This article was originally published at Ready Nutrition™ on April 11th, 2020
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