Dandelion
taraxacum densleonis
taraxacum leontoden
taraxacum officinale

Dandelion Recipes

Tincture
take 5-l0 ml of the tincture
three times a day.

From Mrs. Grieves "Modern Herbal"
Preparations and Dosages
Fluid extract
B.P., 1/2 to 2 drachms.
Solid extract
B.P. 5 to 15 grains.
Juice
B.P., 1 to 2 drachms.
Leontodin 2 to 4 grains.

Dandelion Tea
Infuse 1 OZ. of Dandelion in a pint of boiling water
for 10 minutes; decant, sweeten with honey, and drink several glasses
in the course of the day.

The use of this tea is efficacious in bilious affections, and is much approved
of in the treatment of dropsy.
Or take 2 OZ. of freshly-sliced Dandelion root, and boil in 2 pints of water
until it comes to 1 pint; then add 1 OZ. of compound tincture of Horseradish.
Dose, from 2 to 4 OZ.
Use in a sluggish state of the liver.
Or 1 OZ. Dandelion root
1 OZ.Black Horehound herb
1/2 OZ. Sweet Flag root
1/4 OZ. Mountain Flax
Simmer the whole in 3 pints of water
down to 1 1/2 pint, strain and take a wineglassful
after meals for biliousness and dizziness.

For Gall Stones
1 OZ. Dandelion root
1 OZ. Parsley root
1 OZ. Balm herb
1/2 OZ. Ginger root
1/2 OZ. Liquorice root

Place in 2 quarts of water and gently simmer down to 1 quart,
strain and take a wine glassful every two hours.

For a young child suffering from jaundice
1 OZ. Dandelion root
1/2 oz. Ginger root
1/2 oz. Caraway seed
1/2 oz. Cinnamon bark
1/4 oz. Senna leaves
Gently boil in 3 pints of water
down to 1 1/2 pint, strain,
dissolve 1/2 lb. sugar in hot liquid,
bring to a boil again, skim all impurities that come to the surface when clear,
put on one side to cool, and give frequently in teaspoonful doses.

Liver & Kidney Mixture
1 OZ. Broom tops
1/2 oz. Juniper berries
1/2 oz. Dandelion root
1 1/2 pint water
Boil ingredients for 10 minutes, then strain and add
a small quantity of cayenne.
Dose, 1 tablespoonful, three times a day.

Medicine for Piles
1 OZ. Long-leaved Plantain
1 OZ. Dandelion root
1/2 oz. Polypody root
1 OZ. Shepherd's Purse
Add 3 pints of water
Boil down to half the quantity, strain, and add
1 OZ. of tincture of Rhubarb.
Dose, a wineglassful three times a day.
Celandine ointment to be applied at same time.

In Derbyshire, the juice of the stalk is applied to remove warts.



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