DANDELION
taraxacum densleonis
taraxacum leontoden
taraxacum officinale



PARTS USED
flowers, leaves, roots and stems

Leaves may be eaten raw in salads.
Fresh, clean young leaves can be added
to salads in spring.

Dandelion Tea
Infuse 1 ounce. 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.

Steamed Greens
Steam the Dandelion Greens
Drain and cool.
Marinate in balsamic vinegar and allow
it to set overnight.
Yumm!

Dandelion coffee made from the roasted roots
is available from health stores.

Education purposes and to assist you
in making informed decisions with what you choose
to use as herbal remedies.

Habitat
Native of Greece.
Widely distributed throughout
most of the world as a "troublesome weed."


CONDITIONS
HABITAT
Herb Garden

Medicinal Properties
Preparations and Dosage