Dandelion Weed Perfect Remedy
Weed Dandelion Remedy
Spring burst of common dandelion weed.
Grows outstanding benefits.
In natural remedy for best health.
Popular over recent years.
In abundance of delicacy.
Perennial Medicine Dandelion
Somewhat massing beauty of perennial medicine.
Golden rod dandelion reveals the lazy gardener.
Subserviently flushing on command of the sun.
Satisfying bees before ripening for seed burst.
Icon Blowball
The yellow flower that rejuvenates iconic blowballs.
Full of tiny, silver-tufted fruits.
For scatter seed disposal on windswept wish.
With seeds traveling for up to five miles from destination.
If not stuck on a dogs nose.
Common Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale dandelion or common dandelion.
Otherwise known as flowering herbaceous dandelions are generally seen nestling within docks and daisies.
Nearside blonde buttercups with toxic goblets fit not for daisy chains.
For most latter of buttercup myth lies on whether you like butter or not.
Which very sweet but alas not to be.
As it is the leaves, flowers and roots from the dandelion.
That make’th for popular weed.
Nectar Wildlife
Breastfeeding nectar to wildlife.
The dandelion garden is of wisdom.
What’s more oozing surmounts of raw salubrious ingredients.
For organic oils, salves and syrups.
So sup upon succulent dandelion teas for healthy living.
Leaf From Dandelions
Rich in minerals the dandelion leaf.
Provides essential vitamins beneficial for skin, hair and nails.
Additionally taraxasterol compound in dandelion holds significant antioxidant properties and helps with inflammation, as well as detox the body.
Not only that dandelion supports the liver, alternatively used in many treatments for kidney and urinary ailments.
As well as aiding with digestion and reducing cholesterol levels.
Weed Benefits
Alas potential health benefits from the weed is really quite staggering.
However caution is needed, when used in conjunction with blood-thinners.
Because of anticoagulant properties of the dandelion, which no pulse really.
Flower History
Firstly from the Asteraceae family dandelions are flowering plants.
Which in addition to this the french word ‘dent de lion’, affectionally refers to the leaves of the yellow flower.
With characteristic jagged edges, in summary the wild flower in golden flocks blossoms from late spring to early summer.
Found in many parts of the world such like roadsides, meadows, waste lands and lawns.
Secondly dandelion also a powerful diuretic hence the name piss-a-beds.
Which in Chinese medicine used the flower is used to treat tumours and abscesses, as well as jaundice and urinary tract infections.
Despite being dismissed as weed, dandelions have been used for centuries.
With a long history of medicinal and culinary uses.
With all things considered advice is to pick young leaves before flower to avoid bitter flavour.
And eaten raw or cooked, the weed can be used alternatively as dandelion butter.
Weed Baking
There is never a short supply.
Of lemon blossoms in dandelion.
However did you know baking with dandelion.
Is big passion among home bakers.
Not only is the flower aesthetically pleasing.
But adds unique flavour to your baked goods.
Making wildflower great choice for cheap self care so to speak.
From cakes to cookies dandelion can be used in a variety of recipes to create delicious treats.
Baked Dandelion Biscuits
Why not bake dandelion biscuits
With subtle sweetness and delicate aroma.
The flower is ideal ingredient.
Fit for organic flair and their baker.
Whether you are experienced in baking.
Perhaps beginning your journey in the kitchen.
Be sure of lush home baking.
With dandelion brings delight and satisfaction!
Dandelion Honey Biscuits
- 1-2 cups dandelions
- 2 cups plain flower
- 1 cup of butter
- 1/2 cup brown or white sugar or both!
- Pinch of salt
- A teaspoon of organic honey
Use petals only from dandelion. (Cleaned obviously!)
Not the green part either as will be bitter.
Mix butter and sugar ’til soft.
Add dandelions, flour, pinch of salt and mix and knead ’til of doughy consistency.
After 1-2 minutes of kneading, add the honey and mix again to roll out.
Then cut out your cookies to choice! Add a drop of CBD oil in the mix too if you like.
Bake in the oven at temperature 200c, fan or 220, electric for around 15 to 20 minutes.
Cool down then munch!
Quick and easy recipe for dandelion CBD biscuits shall we say! Blooming delicious!
Natural Self Care
Dandelion weed a competitive perennial.
Flushing flower to seed in matter of days.
How easy the fluffy white seeds spread in droves.
To be used in variety of ways.
