C O R R E S P O N D E N C E
G E N D E R: Masculine
E L E M E N T: Air
P L A N E T: Jupiter
Z O D I A C: Pisces, Sagittarius
D E I T I E S: Osun, Hecate, Brigid, Belenus
E D I B L E: Yes
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G E N E R A L
Dandelion is said to have originated in Europe although you will find this flower growing in the wild across Eurasia and North America. Dandelion head's are actually multiple floweret combined to create one large looking flower head. Dandelion's are one of the first and most reliable sources of nectar for pollinators. Dandelion's have a milky, sticky nectar which is believed to reduce swelling of closed wounds. Read more about a few of the medicinal properties of this wild flower below.
M E D I C I N A L B I O H A C K I N G
HELPS IN PREMENSTRUAL & MENOPAUSAL TENSION
The diuretic quality of dandelion greens encourage the loss of water through urination which can lower blood pressure relieving premenstrual and menopausal fluid retention.
FIGHTS BACTERIA
Dandelion possess antimicrobial proprieties that stop the growth bacteria. Studies show that use of herbal Dandelion has been effective herb to fight against Staph Infections and Free-borne Illnesses.
CANCER PREVENTATIVE
Dandelion has been said to be an effective Cancer preventative when taken as tea on a regular basis, it may also aide in weight loss and lowering cholesterol.
AIDES LIVER and KIDNEYS IN DETOXIFICATION
Dandelion is a herb that can be used to stimulate the liver and support healthy digestion, helping your body's system to clear, clean and detoxify with a natural source of assistance.
RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS
According to the National Center on Biochemicals, National Library of Medicine, Dandelion’s antioxidant rich nature helps neutralize free radicals and fight disease.
POSSESS MANY VITAMINS and MINERALS THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE WELLNESS
Dandelion possesses Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Beta Carotene, is high in Fiber, 14% Protein by weight, is low in cholesterol, has more Potassium than a banana, and more Vitamin A than a carrot by weight.
SOOTHES and HEALS SKIN
Used Topically, Herbal Dandelion can soothe and heal eruptions in the skin. IE: Broken Acne or mild rashes.
GREAT HERB FOR PREVENTATIVE SKIN CARE
Dandelion’s antimicrobial leaning action can helps purge the impurities which cause pimples and eczema.
A SAFE SURVIVAL FOOD
Every part of the dandelion plant edible and with it growing abundantly in so many areas and climates it’s top of the list for survival foods in matters of emergency.
M E D I C I N A L U S E S
Dandelion can be ingested as a cancer preventing tea, or as a soup to reduce swelling after tonsillitis surgery. Taken in combination with uva ursi, dandelion roots and leaves have been proven to reduce UTI's (Urinary Tract Infection) in women.
D A I L Y U S E S
Drink Dandelion Tea to prevent cancer, assist the liver and kidney's in detoxifying the body and as a healthy organic diuretic.
M E T A P H Y S I C A L Q U A L I T E S
- Divination
- Prophetic Dreaming
- Psychic Development
- Beauty Rituals
- Waning Rituals
- Positive Manifestation
- Summer & Spring Nature (earth, sun) Rituals
M E T A P H Y S I C A L U S E S
Add Dandelion petals & Epsom salt to any warm bath for herbal healing. Uses the petals of Dandelion in beauty rituals to heal and restore youthful skin. Add the ambiance of Dandelion to altar, interior, and exterior design, to conjure up alluring, beautiful, deities such as Osun, those associated sunshine, and those pairing well with Dandelion's correspondence.
F O L K L O R E
Keeping the aged Dandelion (white) in mind, one folklore is that one's "wishes" can true if they pick the white Dandelion, whisper their wish to it, and blow the seeds of the Dandelion into the air! Wherever the seeds may fall another flower will bloom and each flower is a seed sown by the person who made the wish. An interesting metaphysical association states that the dandelion is the only flower that represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. The yellow flower resembles the sun, the puff ball resembles the moon and the dispersing seeds resemble the stars.
References
Dr. Axe
Health Heathen
The Guardian, Saturday Magazine
Dandelion Delight
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