Dandelion (pissenlit)
Taraxacum vulgare
Dandelion
pissenlit
Pissenlit
Taraxacum vulgare
Traditionally used
Digestion, liver, detox, blood purification, constipation, diuretic
Prepared as
Leaf tea: steep 1 tbsp fresh or dried leaves in hot water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup before meals for digestion and liver. Root decoction: boil small piece of root 15 minutes, drink 1 cup daily as diuretic and detox. Young leaves eaten raw in salads as food medicine. Flower tea used for sleep.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Bon pou lestonmak, fwa a, netwaye kò a, klè san an, konstipasyon, fè pipi koule
Français — Digestion, foie, détoxification, purification du sang, constipation, diurétique
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside