Dandelion is an incredible source of vitamin A, B, C, D, zinc, iron, potassium and the best part is you can find it almost everywhere.
There are many ways you can use dandelion and it has so many health benefits. Here are just some of them:
- It treats liver and kidney problems.
- Treats heart burn and appendicitis.
- It’s great for the eyes.
- It’s great for bones and cognitive functioning.
- Dandelion tea can kill leukemia cells.
- It works as a diuretic.
- It’s rich in antioxidants.
- It can regulate your bad cholesterol levels.
- Boosts immunity.
- Stimulates appetite.
- Helps with digestion.
- Manage cholesterol.
Don’t know how to use dandelion? Here are some ways you can use it!
In the kitchen:
- Dandelion Pumpkin Seed Pesto: Use it to create the perfect dip. Add some lemon juice, toasted pumpkin seeds and Parmesan and your dip is done.
- Herbal Vinegar: Infuse the flower with apple cider. Leave it for one year and then use it for salad dressing.
- Vegetarian Risotto: Cook the dandelion together with stock, onions, wine, yogurt and Parmesan.
- Pancakes and Waffle Syrup: Make syrup with dandelion, lemon and honey.
- Cookies: Prepare delicious cookies by mixing dandelion, lemon, honey and oats.
- Dandelion Wine: Ferment dandelion flowers with raisins, water and lemon zest. Leave it for a few months to create the perfect wine.
- Dandelion Root Coffee: Roast the coffee with dandelion root to get an earthy flavor.
For Health and Beauty- Reduces pain and inflammation and treats skin problems
- Pain Relieving Oil: Infuse dandelion flowers with any base oil for 2 weeks. Strain it afterwards and use it to reduce pain. It reduces joint and muscle pain.
- Pain Relieving Salve: Blend the oil with beeswax. Blend in a boiler and cool before using it.
- Wart Remover: Apply the sticky resin that comes out of its roots, stem and leaves on the affected area.