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June: Flowering continues, seeds begin to form.
Dandelion is widely used in folk medicine to improve liver function and digestion. In many traditions, it is used as a general tonic.
Perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and toothed leaves. Widespread in many regions, commonly grows in meadows and roadsides. Blooms from spring to autumn.
Collect leaves and roots in spring and autumn, preferably in ecologically clean areas. Roots are best dug in autumn when they contain maximum nutrients.
Choose young leaves without damage and contamination. Clean roots from soil and wash thoroughly.
Use leaves fresh or dry at temperatures up to 40°C. Clean, slice and dry roots in shade or at low temperature.
Dandelion leaf salad (Raw)
Refreshing and vitamin-rich salad
Refreshing and vitamin-rich salad
1. Wash young dandelion leaves.
2. Add greens, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
3. Mix and serve immediately.
2. Add greens, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
3. Mix and serve immediately.
Dandelion root decoction (Boiling)
Tonic and choleretic decoction
Tonic and choleretic decoction
1. Chop and wash roots.
2. Pour 1 tbsp roots with 500 ml water, bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Cool, strain and drink 100 ml 3 times a day.
2. Pour 1 tbsp roots with 500 ml water, bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Cool, strain and drink 100 ml 3 times a day.
Dandelion flower jam (Boiling)
Sweet and fragrant jam
Sweet and fragrant jam
1. Collect flowers without green parts.
2. Pour boiling water over for 10 minutes, then drain.
3. Boil with sugar until thickened and jar.
2. Pour boiling water over for 10 minutes, then drain.
3. Boil with sugar until thickened and jar.
Dandelion leaf infusion (Infusing)
Tonic and cleansing drink
Tonic and cleansing drink
1. Pour 1 tbsp dried leaves with a glass of boiling water.
2. Infuse for 15 minutes and strain.
3. Drink 1/2 glass twice a day.
2. Infuse for 15 minutes and strain.
3. Drink 1/2 glass twice a day.