It's dandelion season! The entire plant from root to flowers are edible and have a number of medicinal properties. According to the Sloan-Kettering Institute, the reported benefits of dandelion consist of the following:
* Stimulates appetite
* Prevents cancer
* Treats eczema
* Eases digestive disorders
* Stimulates lactation (promotes breastmilk production)
* Promotes bile flow
* Promotes urination
Roasted dandelion root makes an excellent substitute for coffee and the blossoms can even be used in soups or as an edible garnish.
There's a new recipe for Dandelions with Onions and Garlic on our website, click here.
To your health,
Pamela
Copyright 2010 Forces of Nature
References
1. http://forcesofnature.ca/HealthyRecipes.htm#Dandelion_Greens_with_Onion_and_Garlic
2. http://www.ForcesofNature.ca/
3. http://www.NaturopathToronto.ca/
4. http://naturopathicdetox.blogspot.com/
5. http://h1n1naturopath.blogspot.com/
6. http://naturopathtoronto.blogspot.com/
7. http://twitter.com/pfranknd
About Me
- Dr. Pamela
- I've been a naturopathic doctor for 14 years, twice voted "Best Toronto Naturopath" by the reader's of NOW magazine and twice by the City Centre Mirror. My work is definitely my calling in life and my other passion is my 7 year old son Brandon.
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