December

Dandelion: Flower & Stem

Last month we focused on the roots; this month we are venturing into the stem and the flower of the dandelion. For centuries this plant has been used by many people to treat or ease ailments, today we’re going to look at just a few more ways we can use the whole plant!

Now as I said before, the root can be made into a tea for a variety of reasons for internal use as well as concentrated tinctures remedies. What’s even better is that the stem and flowers also hold amazing properties. The stems milky sap can be extracted and used as a digestive aid to stimulate your appetite or just to get things moving by helping the production of gastric juices. This stem sap can also help detoxify liver. Another way this stem sap is useful is as a skin treatment. Due to the antimicrobial and antiviral properties, it can help smooth out your skin and help rebuild your skin strength. When it comes to the flower, it holds vitamins A and C which can be crucial for maintaining your health and energy this time of year.

This beautiful flower that society has deemed to be a “weed” can help in so many ways and has helped provide relief for those who have practiced with it. Whether you need the root, stem, flower, or the whole thing, the dandelion plant offers a variety of options that will work in harmony with your body and promote the strength of your body and systems. As always, make sure to do your own research before using this incredible flower!

HOW TO USE

Separate all parts of your dandelion. For the flower, rinse and steep just like tea. To extract the milky sap, take your stem and bruise it carefully. If you are using it as a topical treatment, scrape all the sap you can as if it were a vanilla bean. If you’re using it as a digestive aid or detoxifier, simply steep the stems in warm water and enjoy.

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