Dandelion Medicine, 2nd Edition: Forage, Feast, and Nourish Yourself with This Extraordinary Weed

"Dandelion Medicine is a colorful dive into the many creative uses of dandelions for food and medicine. From dandelion root "coffee" to dandelion flower cookies, there are dozens of delicious ways to use the plant in food, and all parts of the dandelion are medicinal in a variety of ways. In addition to providing ideas for ways to use the plant, the author also shares some of the history and lore surrounding the dandelion, creating a book that is both a practical guide and a fascinating read"--

Publisher Marketing: "Brigitte will charm and amaze you with lore and many healthful uses of this common wayside weed."-- Michael Tierra, founding member of the American Herbalists Guild and author of The Way of Herbs Review Quotes : "A treasure trove of botanical information, legends, stories, recipes, medicinal uses, and scientific research on the world's most famous 'weed', this is an elegant ode to the dandelion."-- Rosemary Gladstar Biographical Note : Brigitte Mars is a natural health expert with nearly fifty years of experience as an herbalist and nutritional consultant. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University. She has taught at Omega Institute, Esalen, Kripalu, Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Envision, Tribal Visions, Unify, Sister Winds, Arise Festivals, and the Mayo Clinic. She is a founding and professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. Table of Contents : The Virtues of the Dandelion Meet the Dandelion! Botanical Features Lore and Legend The Doctrine of Signatures Collecting, Growing, and Harvesting Benefits for the Soil and the Environment Growing Habits Cultivating Your Own Growing Tips Harvesting Dandelions Gathering Guidelines for Collecting Wild Plants Preserving Harvested Dandelions Too Many Dandelions? Traditional Uses of Dandelion Medicine Early Western Traditions Early European Colonists Twentieth-Century Traditions Dandelion in Chinese Medicine Ayurvedic Medicine Dandelion's Medicinal Properties A Cure-All for What Ails You Clinical Trials and Scientific Findings Contraindications and Cautions Benefits for Specific Ailments and Conditions Making and Using Dandelion Medicines Tea Preparations Making Herbal Tinctures Dandelion Dosages Medicinal Tea Recipes Making Juice Making Capsules Syrups Dandelion as a Homeopathic Remedy Delicious Dandelion Beverages Topical Medicinal Uses Cosmetic Uses Cooking with Dandelions Notes on Preparation Nutritional and Healthful Constituents Dandelion Recipes Break Your Fast, Healthy and Fast Dandelion Salads Souper Soups Dips, Sandwich Fillings, and Spreads Side Dishes Entrees Dandelion Bakery Dandy Desserts Converting to Metric Measurements Resources References Index Publisher Marketing : Discover the many healing and culinary uses of the familiar wild plant, the dandelion, with this colorful, accessible guide from a leading medical herbalist. Dandelion Medicine, 2nd Edition is a colorful dive into the many creative uses of dandelions for food and medicine. From dandelion root "coffee" to dandelion flower cookies, there are dozens of delicious ways to use the plant in food, and all parts of the dandelion are medicinal in a variety of ways. Dandelion is a flower that almost everyone knows from a young age, so there's little danger of harvesting the wrong plant--making it ideal for the novice forager. Author Brigitte Mars has been an herbalist for more than 50 years, and has developed an extensive knowledge of and love for the plant over that time. In addition to providing ideas for ways to use the plant, she also shares some of the history and lore surrounding the dandelion, creating a book that is both a practical guide and a fascinating read.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 192 | Publication Date: 2023-10-17