Campy Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I found this on another site. Hopefully it will be of some help. I had no idea just how wonderful this little plant that grows on nearly every lawn really is... read on.... Dandelion roots act as an ani-viral and the funny thing is another name for dandelion is Swine's snout..lol This "weed" is a great source of vitamins A, B complex, C and D. It also is rich in iron zinc and potassium! Most all parts of the dandelion plant are useful, first, uses for the leaves: The leaves make a great diuretic and help rinse the kindneys. Liver problems swelling upset stomach boils digestive problems heartburn the roots can be used for: appetite stimulant digestive aid gall bladder and liver problems ( great for detox) the flowers can be used to make wine and add flavor to a salad.( young tender leaves can be used for greens) You can dry the leaves and roots use them this way or you can steep them into a tea... These are just a few uses for this amazing little plant that most of us consider a pesky weed! Link to comment
Josephine Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 IIRC, though, if you're allergic to latex, Dandelions can cause an allergic reaction. Someone correct me if I'm wrong... Link to comment
Leah Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 You are not wrong. Both dandelions and milkweed should be avoided by those with sensitivity to latex. That milky sap from the stem is a type of latex. Link to comment
Jingles Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I know this is an obvious thing but don't forget the houseplant version of a rubber tree plant. That is still a latex even if it's a smaller version of the wild ones. Link to comment
Homemaker Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I ate dandelion greens for the first time last month. I steamed the greens, squeezed out the juice to remove the oxalic acid,( a substance that inhibits your body's ability to absorb the calcium in your food,) and added them to my omlette. It was yummy! A little more bitter than kale, but hey, it's free, full of minerals and my early planting of kale was ravaged by little chicken feet! I've heard somewhere lately, maybe here, that you can make wine with the fllowers. Just send the kids out to pick them and tell them to stay away from the dog-run! Link to comment
ArmyOfFive4God Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 But the BEST use for them is the sparkle in a little one's eyes as (s)he gives them you "because I love you Mom." Link to comment
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