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Oh, the poor dandelion. Oft maligned by gardeners and lawn-lovers alike, the yellow heads of a dandelion patch are one of the few unwelcome sights of spring. How short-sighted most gardeners and lawn-lovers are! How so?
According to Greek mythology, dandelions were a powerful source of nutrients for the body. In fact, none other than Theseus, the mythic king and founder of Athens was said to have eaten dandelions for a full month, in order to strengthen himself enough to take on the Minotaur, the half man-half bull that was terrorizing his city.
More recently, food science has discovered a number of tantalizing benefits of these yellow-headed blooms. Notably, a tisane made from dandelion leaves may contain properties said to reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol, blood pressure and aid in weight loss. Whatâs more, because dandelion leaves are said to be a diuretic, dandelion tea is thought to promote liver health. (Maybe that's why in parts of Newfoundland and New England the old colloquial name for the flower was "peedabed" and "pissabed")
We'll leave that last point for you to decide. For our part, we've sourced these organic, dried luxury-grade dandelion leaves (yes, that's a thing), and cut them for adding to organic tea and herb blends, tea-bagging, or for brewing on their own. Enjoy!
