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How were Dandelions used as medicine historically?

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How were Dandelions used as medicine historically?

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Dandelion's were used to treat liver problems, kidney disease, swelling, skin problems, heartburn, and upset stomach. Also to soothe sore throats and coughs. Even the sap from the stem was used to help with warts.

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The Dandelion root, leaves, and flower were all used for medicinal purposes.

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How was Dandelion prepared to be used as a medicine?

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How was Dandelion prepared to be used as a medicine?

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Typically, the leaves were used to make a tea. Dandelions were boiled in water, ass that is the way to make it into tea. The purpose of the tea was to aid digestion or to cleanse the blood.

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Dandelions were used by The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), they used each part of the dandelions of different benefits. Next, Dandelions were used by The Nehiyawak used an infusion of the roots as a famine food (aka food easily available for nourishment).

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The Haundenosaunee used the roots, flowers, and whole plant for back pain, anemia, liver spots, and sores.

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Dandelions are considered a weed, they grow absolutely everywhere. Nowadays, they are commonly found on lawn, grass strips on the roadside, banks on waterways, and everywhere. Extremely easy to find.

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When and how are Dandelions harvested to be used as medicine?

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When and how are Dandelions harvested to be used as medicine?

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Dandelions are typically harvested during early spring as it is the best time to harvest them. They were typically hand-picked.

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Nowadays, dandelions are thought of as a pesky weed, but it is also currently used as alternative medicine, sort of like an easy way to add some daily vitamins to a meal, as it aids with digestion and helps stimulate the appetite,a long with maintaining liver health.