Dandelion belongs to the plant genus ââ¬Åtaraxacumââ¬Â, Arabic word meaning ââ¬Åbitter herbââ¬Â. The name Dandelion is of French origin. Other names attributed to the flower are: Taraxaco, Amargosa, Amor-de-Homem and Chicory Silvestre.
Dandelion is rich in potassium and beta-carotene, having several medicinal properties. Therefore, many people use Dandelion to make teas or even as a salad ingredient. There are people who even use the flower to treat colds and tonsillitis, as it contains taraxicin. For those who have never tasted, the flower has a taste similar to chicory.
It is worth mentioning that the consumption of leaves, flowers and root is not recommended while the flower is alive, as it is exposed to pollution and absorbs heavy metals from cars and dirt from public r
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