Category: dandelion

Dandelion: A Spring Cure

In the spring time, gardens everywhere start to fill dandelions, considered by many to be a pesky weed. What you may not know is that dandelion is actually a “bitter” herb with the amazing ability to help purify blood in the body. According to tradition, dandelion stimulates the body to flush out any undigested foods from the body – like a spring clean after the long winter! Rich in minerals, vitamins and enzymes, it has an invigorating effect on all body functions. Dandelion is a known diuretic, meaning that it helps increase the amount of water that is filtered through the kidneys, helping to filter out waste. It is also believed that the “bitter” qualities of the herb work to stimulate the liver by increasing bile flow and solubility, cleansing the liver of fatty acid deposits. Drinking dandelion tea over the course of three to four weeks is known to rejuvenate the connective tissue, improve liver function, and help with digestion.

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Have you ever tried Dandelion Salad?

Dandelion leaves are rich in minerals, vitamins and enzymes it acts as a stimulant on many bodily functions. Try it in pointed cabbage salad:

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Ingredients:
150 g pointed cabbage
50 g dandelion
apple cider vinegar
1 TBsp. oil
salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation:
Clean the pointed cabbage and cut very finely. Wash the dandelion and chop finely. Mix both with salt, blend and let rest for approximately ½ hour. Then work the greens thoroughly with apple cider vinegar; use salt and pepper to taste and add the oil. Let it rest in a cool place for one hour. Enjoy your meal!