"Lilah Morgan" wrote in
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I like dandelions myself. The roots can be roasted and ground as a
coffee substitue, and the root can also be used to make a magenta dye.
The flowers can be used for wine(really wanna do that someday...I'm
such a 'alky-frolic' that it takes me 9months to drink 3 20fl oz worth
of vodka/fruit juice drink), and as already mentioned, the
shoots/green leaves can be used in salads and have health benefits.




Here's a recipe for tea and then a link to a site with more dandelion
recipes:


Dandelion Root Tea

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Dandelion tea is rich in minerals and is known as a cleanser of the
kidneys and liver, and a very healing herbal remedy that strengthens
the entire system. As one of the gentlest and safest diuretics, so it
is also a boon during premenstrual syndrome, and is traditionally a
good addition to the diet of diabetics. Buy dandelion root at the
health food store.

Ingredients
4 cups pure water
6 tablespoons dried dandelion root (1 year old minimum)
6 tablespoons dried dandelion leaf (double amount if fresh) (optional)
Simmer the dandelion root in the water, uncovered, for 20 minutes,
then strain the liquid over the dandelion leaf. Cover tightly and
steep for another 20 minutes; strain the tea again.

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http://www.learningherbs.com/dandelion_recipes.html