Dandelion

Scientific Name: Taraxacum officinale

Plant Family: Asteraceae, sunflower family

Actions: Bitter, diuretic, cholagogue, hepatic, nephritic, digestant,  anhydrotic (internal),  aquaretic, aperient and alterative

Energetics: Drying and cooling

Uses: Roots – Decoction, tincture, vinegar, bitter.
Leaf- Infusion, vinegar, bitters, fresh and cooking green