Dandelion might be the most beneficial plant in your yard, yet so many are trying to kill this abundant, generous plant. Discover why herbalists have turned to dandelion for centuries, from its bitter properties that get digestion moving, to its support for liver function, kidney health, and natural detoxification. You'll hear how the leaf and root each have different beneficial properties, and why fresh dandelion is the best when it comes to getting the most from this "weed”.

Dig into the history through a century-old Eli Lilly dandelion extract, Culpeper's writings, the Eclectic Physicians, and traditional cultures around the world who have relied on this bright spring plant for generations. Plus, how freeze-drying preserves dandelion's full potency year-round.

What's in this episode:

• Why dandelion is a spring tonic for digestion, liver, and kidney support
• The difference between dandelion leaf and root, and when to use each
• Culpeper, Eli Lilly, and the Eclectic Physicians on dandelion's traditional uses
• Dandelion as food: salads, pesto, flower fritters, roasted root coffee, and more
• Why fresh matters and how freeze-drying preserves what air drying destroys
• The energetics of dandelion: uplifting leaf energy and grounding root energy

Full show notes, resources, and transcript: eclecticherb.com/podcast/dandelion-herb-of-the-month

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