THE DANDELION
When we think of Dandelion, we think of the coming of spring with those bright yellow flowers. It is an invitation that is given to cleanse the system from a long winter. I absolutely love this wild flower. All parts of Dandelion are useful and edible.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Dandelion flower is the only flower that represents the 3 celestial bodies of the Sun, Moon and Stars .The Dandelion flower opens to greet the morning and closes in the evening to go to sleep.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Dandelion has been traditionally used in herbal medicine as a diuretic, to balance appetite and increase bile flow. It also helps to relieve dermatological conditions like Eczema & acne.
High in Potassium
Cleanses the blood & liver
Improves function of the kidneys, pancreas, spleen and stomach
Removes excess water and salt
May decrease high blood pressure
Promotes better digestion
Traditionally used for abscesses, boils, anemia, liver disorders such as jaundice
THE SPIRIT OF THE DANDELION
KEYNOTE: Find beauty where you haven’t looked; look beyond the surface
Spiritually, the Dandelion is a symbol or tool of divination. For many moons the Dandelion were wish wands. Wishes were made and then the blossoms blew off the stem and could be carried on the wind to be fulfilled. The dandelion still reminds us that wishes have power but that they also come with responsibility.
Around the globe, dandelions symbolize happiness, simple joys, good companions and the presence of our inner child who often forgets to play.
Dandelion teaches us that there is worth and beauty beyond what is visible and apparent. It teaches us to look beyond the surface of things. The Dandelion is a weed with great qualities including colour and vitality. When you see a Dandelion, ask yourself, is there something of colour and vitality that I am missing around me?
DANDELION CREATIONS
Dandelion Tea
Dandelion Infused Oil
Dandelion Vinegar
Dandelion Jelly
Dandelion Flowers & Leaves in Salads
Dandelion Greens
Dandelion Root Coffee
