Dandelion: Miracle Gift from Mother Earth
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, considered by some to be a noxious weed, is a powerhouse of nutrition. This article will discuss some of the known health properties.
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The Latin name for dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, translates to official remedy for disorders. Dandelion is a native of Europe and the name comes from the French term dent-de-lion, meaning lions tooth, which refers to the dark-green, sharply toothed leaves characteristic of this plant. A prominent herbalist, Gregory Tilford is quoted as saying, Dandelion is one of the most complete plant foods on earth. All the vital nutrients are conveniently contained in a single source, in quantities that the body can easily process and fully absorb. One source I consulted during research for this article suggested that dandelion greens are so good for you that you would do well to dry and powder them and place the powder in a saltshaker to be sprinkled on all your food as a nutritional supplement.
Called the King of Weeds by old timers, the Chinese have known about the antibacterial properties of the juice of the dandelion since the 7th century. In fact, it is one of the top 6 herbs in the Chinese m
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