Metaglossary.com - Definitions for "{term}"

Keywords: taraxacum, officinale, diuretic, detoxify, notched

A well-known plant of the genus Taraxacum (Taraxacum officinale, formerly called Taraxacum Dens-leonis and Leontodos Taraxacum) bearing large, yellow, compound flowers, and deeply notched leaves.

ftp.uga.edu

Stimulates the flow of bile and is a liver and digestive tonic. Dandelion extracts are said to also benefit the spleen, and improve the health of the pancreas. Dandelion root has also been shown to have potential for fighting cancer. It is important to note here that this herb has been shown to uniformly remedy chronic liver congestion High in Vitamins A, B, C and D, it is also a blood purifier.

akahdahmaherbs.com

Category: plant / herb Scientific name: Taraxacum Officinale Dandelion's young leaves are widely used as salad greens. Used as tea, it has natural diuretic properties. Dandelion's roots have a mild laxative effect, and promotes bile flow and liver function. Dandelion is also a good source of potassium.

nutrition-info.com

Commonly considered a weed, dandelions provide excellent salad leaves when young (larger, older leaves become bitter). The flowers can add a vibrant colour to a dish. In some parts of Europe, cultivated varieties are available that have longer, more tender leaves. These are available from specialist herb growers in the UK. Wild varieties should be picked early in the year when the leaves are small and sweet. Take care, as they may have been chemically sprayed.

qualityfoodonline.com

A common European wild plant Taraxacum officinale. The young and/or garden blanched leaves are used in salads and the ground and roasted roots are used to make a coffee substitute.

gourmed.gr

Wild and cultivated leaves used in salads.

thefoody.com

The medicinal properties of dandelion are varied and essential to overall health. It is used in the following capacities: as a diuretic, to lower blood sugar, acne, weight loss, alleviation of premenstrual syndrome, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, cancer prevention, yeast infection, and a digestive aid.

pcosupport.org

any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls

wordnet.princeton.edu

a classic 'weed'

public.planetmirror.com

a flower - this says to me

www2.photosig.com

a pretty flower, but to most people it's a weed (just another name for pest )

bugsaway.com

a weed in some yards, a blood cleanser to herbalists, and food for a great salad to others

c4life.com

Benefits all liver functions, stimulates bile flow, diuretic and detoxifier, can prevent conditions such as gout, constipation, indigestion and heartburn.

progressivenutritional.com

a Talossan of non-voting age. Derived from the traditional national flower of Talossa, an attractive yellow-flowered weed.

talossa.net

Benefits liver function. Stimulates the liver to detoxify poisons. Promotes a healthy circulation, strengthens weak arteries, cleanses skin blemishes, age spots, and restores gastric balance. High in vitamins A, B, C and E.

alkalineenergydiet.com

A strong-tasting green that is among the most vitamin-packed foods on the planet; when young it's relatively mild, but when it matures, it's the most bitter of all greens.

ae.kulichki.com

Supports the liver and gallbladder to eliminate waste

arbonne.com

the root of the common dandelion of lawns and gardens is a widely-used herb for cooling and cleansing the liver. Use it in a tea form to help with headaches, emotional swings during menstruation, acne, mood swings, and other problems related to "liver heat."

energyhealer.us

A plant, native to Eurasia, widely naturalized as a weed in North America and having many-rayed yellow flowers and deeply notched basal leaves sometimes used in salads.

oklahoma4h.okstate.edu

This remarkable herb is high in essential minerals, helps reduce blood pressure, enhances liver function and rids the body of excess fluid. Dandelion is regarded by many as one measurement in helping prevent breast cancer and support uterine and ovarian health. BACK

vitalabs.com

The dandelion is generally considered a weed but has many uses. The roots can be used medicinally and to produce dandelion tea. Its leaves can be eaten and the dandelion is among the most vitamin-packed foods available (vitamins A, B, C & D. Naturally high in sodium & potassium.) . When used in skincare it can be particularly sensitizing for some atopic skin types but may also be irritating in general. It also helps to moisten dry skin and has water-binding properties.

microdermabrasionskincare.com

Dandelion ( Taraxacum officianale) An abundant perennial that needs little introduction to gardeners! Often found in gardens, meadows and waste land it has a large tap root and long broad jagged leaves. Bright yellow flowers mainly in April. Young leaves can be eaten in salads, flowers can be made into wine and the roots can even be roasted and turned into a hot drink.

downsizer.net

An herb that is a skin detoxifier and cleanser.

vitamedica.com

Widely known for their diuretic properties and there is some evidence that it reduces the amount of glucose in the blood.

chattanoogahealth.com

A dandelion is a short plant, usually with a yellow flower head and notched leaves. A dandelion flower head consists of many tiny flowers. The dandelion is native to Europe and Asia, and has spread to many other places.

en.wikipedia.org

View 22 more results

Keywords: kartheiser, milgard, layla, taryn, winningham

Dandelion is a 2004 film directed by Mark Milgard and starring Mare Winningham (as Layla Mullich), Vincent Kartheiser (as Mason Mullich), and Taryn Manning (as Danny).

en.wikipedia.org

Keywords: brainscan, dyslexicon, cimino, ruffhouse, morpurgo

Dandelion was a grunge band that formed in 1990 by Kevin Morpurgo, Michael Morpurgo, Carl Hinds and Dante Cimino. They released two albums: I Think I'm Gonna Be Sick (Columbia/Ruffhouse, 1993), and "Dyslexicon" (Sony, 1995). Their music was featured in the MTV show "The Real World" as well as the Edward Furlong movie "Brainscan".

en.wikipedia.org

Keywords: watership, richard, adams, rabbit, fictional

Dandelion is a fictional character: a buck rabbit in Richard Adams' novel, Watership Down.

en.wikipedia.org

Keywords: happiness, faithfulness

Faithfulness, Happiness

discoverflowers.info

Keywords: ingredients, vegetable, protein, benefit, skin

A vegetable source of protein that is high in ingredients that may benefit the skin.

yourgames.it