Dandelion:الهندباء

Dandelion is a weed that is much more than just a nuisance in your yard. For all intents and purposes, dandelion leaves are at their best just as they emerge from the ground and are very distinctive as there is nothing quite like them. Depending on when you harvest the dandelion leaves, the bitterness of these leaves will determine their quality, but it is an attractive bitterness. These leaves, considered a weed, blend well into salads and work well sautéed or cooked. Many claim to taste like dandelions. Those who eat the fruits of nature claim that it is perfectly acceptable to eat dandelion flowers as well. Some claim they make great pancakes when sautéed and fried and provide a colorful contribution to any stir-fry. Dandelion leaves are actually very nutritious, far more so than any store-bought herb. They contain more carotene than carrots and have more iron, calcium, and iron than spinach. Dandelion leaves are also packed with vitamins B-1, B-2, B-5, B-6, B-12, C, E, P, D, biotin, inositol,   potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc. Dandelion root is one of the safest and most popular herbal remedies on the market and is widely used today. Traditionally, it can be turned into a tonic known for strengthening the entire body, especially the liver and gallbladder, as it promotes bile flow. Dandelion root contains taraxacin, so it reduces inflammation of the bile ducts and reduces gallstones. It is commonly used for hepatitis, liver swelling, and jaundice. It also helps with indigestion. This plant also goes by the French name Pissenlit. Ironically, when used as a tea made from the leaves or root, it tends to act as a diuretic on the kidneys. Over-the-counter diuretics tend to absorb potassium from the body, but not dandelion leaves. Dandelion root tea has helped some avoid surgery for urinary stones. Dandelion is truly beneficial to overall health and well-being, so anyone can benefit from a cup of dandelion tea. Many herbalists say that incorporating dandelion into dinner each night will help ease digestion. When you take a dandelion plant and break open the stem, you'll find a white substance inside. This substance is great for removing warts, pimples, moles, and calluses, and for soothing bee stings and blisters. Other uses of dandelion in the past include making dandelion jam, and others using it as a coffee substitute when the dandelion root is roasted and ground. Many also drink dandelion wine. Today, Europeans use a lot of dandelion root to make herbal medicines and find it hard to believe that Americans refer to this highly beneficial plant as a weed   when it has such  positive benefits for the liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, and stomach.