{ "id":390458843, "title":"Dandelion","handle":"dandelion-taraxaco-taraxacum-officinale-35-grams", "description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDANDELION - Taraxaco - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaraxacum officinale - (TARAXACO) - Compositae family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon names: Lion’s tooth, wild endive, piss-abed, Irish daisy, priest’s crown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDandelion grows throughout the world, and its use as food and herbal medicine can be traced to ancient times. Considered one of the great tonic herbs ever used. Strong medicinal reputation dates back over 1,000 years. Chinese physicians have prescribed dandelion since ancient times to combat colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, boils, ulcers, obesity, dental problems, itching, and internal injuries. Moreover, they created dandelion poultices to remedy breast cancer. Native Americans adopted the herb as a tonic. Contemporary herbalists suggested dandelion as a diuretic for PMS, menstrual discomforts, swollen feet, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and weight loss. Dandelion became so widely used for countless ailments and eventually was dubbed “the official remedy of disorders.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLeaves are very nutritive and can be added to stews, soups, and the like. Roots can be pan roasted and used instead of coffee for a bitter, strong tea beverage that still has a good flavor. Both leaves and roots can be used in place of black tea in chai teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDandelion is mild and safe-acting diuretic that provides a natural alternative to prescription diuretics, which leach potassium from the system. Dandelion does not, as it has a high amount of absorbable potassium that makes up for any potassium loss from its diuretic action. Great for edema, especially heart related. Note-worthy amounts of beta-carotene and Vitamin C (powerful nutrients and antioxidants) present in dandelion might assist in cancer prevention. Its anti-tumor activity is also note-worthy. Cleanses the liver and is indicated for many female problems and skin diseases as such. Autumn roots are roasted and used as a coffee substitute. Dandelion has also been known to be prescribed by European herbalists as a weight-loss aid.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA classic liver tonic, especially for congested liver, and acts in a mild, gentle way. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusculoskeletal system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used for arthritis and gout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrinary system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stimulates the flow of bile and prevents gallstones. Commission E, the professional group that analyzes herbal medicines for the German counterpart of the FDA, endorses dandelion as a bile flow stimulant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e May help PMS. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirculatory system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aids in congestive heart failure and lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. Improves vascular resistance and reduces pathologically-induced capillary wall permeability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBitter, restorative, sweet (root), salty, cooling, drying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiuretic, stomachic, mild laxative, cholagogue, choleretic, antioxidant, anti-platelet aggregating action, anti-inflammatory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNutritive, with potassium and other alkaline salts, choline, inulin, calcium, carotenoids, fructose, mucilage, aesculin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLong-term use of diuretics of any kind can be hazardous. Although dandelion replenishes potassium due to its high potassium content, it is still advised to consume potassium while ingesting dandelion. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not consume diuretics in any form. Children under two and the elderly should use lessened amounts of dandelion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor water retention, use with yarrow or couch grass, or with marshmallow root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs a mineral tea, combine with rose hips, hibiscus, and calendula. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e", "published_at":"2014-10-21T21:08:00", "created_at":"2014-10-21T21:08:03", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":100, "price_min":100, "price_max":700, "price_varies":true, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[914922615,37341735884], "variants":[{"id":914922615,"title":"35g","option1":"35g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763720","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22592039500,"product_id":390458843,"position":3,"created_at":"2017-02-23T15:35:48-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:11:20-05:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Dandelion.jpg?v=1611259880","variant_ids":[914922615]},"available":true,"name":"Dandelion - 35g","public_title":"35g","options":["35g"],"price":700,"weight":35,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":149,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763720","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8951431247,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Dandelion.jpg?v=1611259880"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":37341735884,"title":"0.1","option1":"0.1","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763721b","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":16119945592911,"product_id":390458843,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-01-21T15:10:52-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:11:20-05:00","alt":null,"width":3000,"height":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Dandelion2a.jpg?v=1611259880","variant_ids":[37341735884]},"available":true,"name":"Dandelion - 0.1","public_title":"0.1","options":["0.1"],"price":100,"weight":35,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763720","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8294013960271,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Dandelion2a.jpg?v=1611259880"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Dandelion2a.jpg?v=1611259880","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Dandelion1.jpg?v=1611259880","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Dandelion.jpg?v=1611259880"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Dandelion2a.jpg?v=1611259880", "options":["Size"], "url":"\/products\/dandelion-taraxaco-taraxacum-officinale-35-grams"}