Bulk Herbs: Dandelion Root, Roasted (Organic) Taraxacum officinale Format: root, RoastedSize: 1 oz package Also Known as: Taraxacum officinale, Blowball, Cankerwort, Common Dandelion, Dandelion Herb, Leontodon taracum, Lion’s Tooth, Pissenlit, Priest’s Crown, Swine Snout, Taraxaci herba, Taraxacum vulgare, Wild Endive. Farming: Organic Location: USA The common Dandelion, enemy of well-kept lawns, is an exceptionally nutritious food. The folklore attributed to dandelions is wide and varied. According to different folk tales, they can tell the time of day by two different methods: the first one says that the number of breaths it takes to blow all the seeds off is equal to the time of day; the second says that the number of seeds left over after three strong breaths is the time of day. Dandelions are also said to be able to repel witches if gathered on Midsummer’s Eve. Other magical abilities attributed to dandelions include increasing one's psychic ability and divination when used in a tea. Both good and bad luck have been attributed to dandelions. It is considered good luck to have just a few in a wedding bouquet. It is considered bad luck to pick them in a cemetery, and even worse luck if you bring them home or give them to someone afterward. Typically used as tea or tincture, it can be used with dandelion root and sometimes encapsulated. The fresh greens of Dandelion are great in salads, and the dried leaf makes a comparable alternative. Both the leaves and roots are rich in nutrients, including substantial levels of vitamins A, C, D, and B-complex, as well as iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and silicon. Note: Use with caution if you have gallstones. In Magick, Dandelion root, when dried and roasted like coffee, is used to make tea. This infusion will promote psychic powers. This same tea, steaming when placed beside the bed, will call spirits. Dandelion Leaf is excellent for all types of success magick. Keywords: Divination, Wishes, calling spirits, success For educational purposes only. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
