Dandelion Root Powder

Description

Dandelion Root Powder
(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
Key Medicinal Uses – Internally, dandelion is good for the liver and kidneys, and has often been used as a general tonic. Mixed in a herbal tea, it is given for jaundice, gall stones, constipation and upset stomach. Externally, Dandelion sap is often applied directly from the stem to cure warts, pimples, moles, callouses and sores. The sap also soothes bee stings and blisters.

Other Uses – Dandelions are often added to salads, soups or cooked as greens. The taproot is edible year round and can be placed in stews, soups or sauteed with other root vegetables. The flowers can be made into wine. The nutritional value of the herb is amazing. Containing many vitamins and minerals sorely lacking from most peoples’ diet, this lowly plant would be a good addition to any person’s diet.

Herbs to Combine/Supplement – Dandelions are mixed with other herbs for many different complaints. Mixed with tincture of horseradish, the herbal tea is excellent for a sluggish liver. A herbal tea consisting of the root, parsley root, Lemon balm leaves, ginger root and licorice root is good for gall stones if taken by the wineglass every two hours.

Parts Used – The tap root is used for many applications. The greens are often eaten, and the flowers can be eaten or used medicinally.
Uses in Cosmetics, Soap, Ect.:
1. Dandelion root powder can be added to face mask formulations to remove toxins, reduce inflammation, treat age spots and other skin blemishes, and to fight acne.
2. Dandelion root powder can be infused in water or oil and used in lotions, creams, and ointment formulas.
3. Dandelion root powder can be used in natural bath tea recipes.
4. Dandelion root powder can be used in soaps. Dandelion root infusion can also be added to shampoo recipes. Conditioners made with dandelion root will help the manageability of your hair.
5. Dandelion root powder 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 root powder is used in some bath bomb recipes.
7. Dandelion root powder can be infused in massage oils to help with inflammation and to treat skin conditions.
8. Dandelion root can be used in scrubs.