Dandelion Leaves- Cut & Sifted

Description

Dandelion Leaves- cut & sifted
(Taraxacum officinale). Probably the most popular “weed” in your lawn, dandelion is also one of the most nutritious plants you will find. Dandelions are packed full of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, and D, as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, boron, potassium, manganese, and choline. Herbalists use dandelion leaf and root as a diuretic. The spring leaves and roots of the dandelion produce a substance called mannitol, which is used in the treatment of hypertension. Dandelion is a fabulous herb for eczema, acne, age spots, and skin blemishes.
Country of Origin: Kashmir India
Uses in Cosmetics, Soap, Ect.:
1. Dandelion leaf can be ground and added to face mask formulations to remove toxins, reduce inflammation, treat age spots and other skin blemishes, and to fight acne.
2. Dandelion leaf can be infused in water or oil and used in lotions, creams, and ointment formulas.
3. Dandelion leaf can be used in natural bath tea recipes.
4. Dandelion leaf can be used in soaps. Dandelion infusion can also be added to shampoo recipes. Conditioners made with dandelion will help the manageability of your hair.
5. Dandelion leaf can be used in the formulation of natural flower waters. Dandelion tea applied to the skin will help reduce age spots, fight acne, and treat eczema.
6. Dandelion leaf is ground and is used in some bath bomb recipes.
7. Dandelion leaf can be infused in massage oils to help with inflammation and to treat skin conditions.
8. Dandelion leaf can be ground and used in scrubs