Garden and Herbal advice

Dandelion, a wonderful plant/herb/weed.

Very underrated as an herb that helps the body to detox. Full of potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium. Also, vitamins A, C and K

It may help support blood sugar control, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy digestion.

The leaves are a very powerful diuretic, so take only for a few days, and then give your body a break, so as not to deplete your body of nutrients. Which is strange as it gives you nutrients but of course diuretic is made to flush the kidneys.

Taking Dandelion root helps to detox your liver, so using the whole herb, leaves and roots, are a good way to do this.

Infuse the herb in hot water for five minutes, strain and then drink or make a Litre of the infusion and let go cold, add to smoothies, or reheat for the colder days.

As with any herbal infusions, try a cup first, to see if you get any adverse effects, and stay by a toilet for the first few days (you will need it!)

So let them grow and flourish in your garden, lawn. They draw up nutrients for you from the soil, so let them do this and harvest on second flowering.

Any questions please feel free to ask