Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Dandelion and Rainboots...

...have not too much in common. Although they meet quite regulary recently when I'm out and about in our yard to collect Dandelion Leaves.
It's too sad that the properties of this common plant are rarely appreciated these days. Well, here's to the Dandelion ;)

Nearly every part of the Dandelion is edible. Since the first fresh leaves peeked out I collected them to add to our salads and what we don't consume I dry to use in my Herbal Tea Blends.
Usually I take the time a few times a year to dig up the roots of the Dandelion too. I wash and dry them. Herbalists have long prescribed dandelion root tea to relieve acne and eczema as well as to enhance liver function. It's on of the best herbal diuretics.

Since everyone probably knows how a Dandelion looks like, I thought I just introduce my very soon to be replaced rainboots ;)



Thanks for reading - comments are always welcome!!! :)
Posted by at
Labels:

18 comments:

  1. AudreyApril 20, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    And here I though dandelions were just weeds! In salad? Might have to try that this summer.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Jana @ Treehouse HerbsApril 20, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Audrey & all who like to try this: Make sure you only pick the young leaves and ideally BEFORE the plant blooms. Those are the least bitter... but of course you can pick any other dandelion leaf too ;) And if you're trying for the first time, just add a little to what you put in your salads anyway and then increase over time - it's the best way to get used to different taste(s) - I know, everyone knows that ;)

    ReplyDelete
  3. DeeApril 20, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    You are so overdue for new rainboots! I didn't know there was anything good about dandelions! Good to know.

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Wow! Didn't know that!

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    You learn something new everyday. I knew you could eat dandelion, but I didn't know that about the dandelion root tea. Very cool!

    ReplyDelete
  6. ElfReneeApril 20, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I've always wanted to try dandelion in salad. I think dandelions are cute! I wish people didn't hate them. lol And I have almost the same rainboots as you. :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. asdesignsApril 20, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I didn't know that about the roots. Usually the rabbit that lives in the neighbors yard gets to the leaves before I can.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Leah R. Hood, Jewelry Designer & ArtisanApril 20, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Definitely time for new boots! LOL. Interesting post, I didn't know about the roots....

    ReplyDelete
  9. Terra VerdeApril 20, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Cute galoshes... or wellies. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Art KatApril 20, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I love the boots! I just picked up a pair for myself today

    ReplyDelete
  11. CamillesClosetApril 20, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Love the rain boots. I just love boots.

    ReplyDelete
  12. KrystalsJewelryApril 20, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    ooOo rain boots i was just wondering about those the other day... i want one!

    ReplyDelete
  13. petitehermineApril 20, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I've had dandelions and they're a bit bitter :P Guess I need to get used to it. I love my rainboots! They're so comfy!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Sabtis DesignsApril 20, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    LOL my daughter ate a dandelion yesterday and made the cutest lemon face :-)

    ReplyDelete
  15. ElizabethApril 20, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    don't dandelions also repel some insects?? thats my favorite part of them!!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Sewinggranny - MonaApril 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    lol...Love your boots but not dandelions!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. CrystalApril 21, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Hmmm interesting! I may need to try dandelion salad

    ReplyDelete
  18. Jana @ Treehouse HerbsApril 23, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Thanks all for their comments :)

    To all who like to try Dandelions: Please don't make a salad with Dandelion leaves only!!! This will be def. too bitter ;) First a little, adding more the next time - it should not be repel you from eating your salad!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)