Dandelion medicinal is a useful weed.

The dandelion plant is known to everyone. This is the first plant to break through in spring and fill all open areas, turning lawns into yellow flower beds, similar to omelet with greenery. Gardeners and gardeners are trying in every possible way to get rid of a harmful plant, most often without even knowing about its useful and valuable properties. However, the medicinal properties of dandelion have been known since ancient times; this plant was especially widely used in medicine in Arab countries. In China, the whole dandelion is still used as an antipyretic and general tonic. And in medieval medicine in our country, dandelion was revered as a source of strength and health.

Name.

The name of this representative of the flora is quite logical and is explained by the way to distribute its seeds. Dandelion from the word blow, blow, blow. After all, a light gust of wind is enough for light fluffs to scatter in different directions and glide to the ground in completely new places, spreading the population of their species.

The people also call dandelion: hollow, puff, milk jug, light, airy flowers, cotton grass and many more derivative names.

Description.

Medicinal dandelion is a long-term herbal plant of the genus Asteraceae, with a dense thick stem of a branched root. The root goes almost vertically into the depth of the soil and reaches a length of half a meter. On the whitish plane of the root system, with an increase, it is possible to see the belt of the milky passage, which looks like dark rings. The size of the leaf depends on where the plant is located.

With dry land and scorching sun, the foliage of this plant reaches a length of about twenty centimeters. However, in ravines and shady lowlands, the size can increase up to three or more times. In the center of the leaf there is a gutter that collects dew and rain and descends to the roots of the plant.

The dandelion's arrow is rather thick, without leaves. It has the shape of a cylinder and is crowned with a fluffy golden head, which is actually not a single flower, but a whole inflorescence. Each color - bowl has the shape of a small tube with a stamen in the center.

Flower behavior depends on the time of day and weather conditions. In the afternoon and before bad weather, they are closed to protect the pollen from getting wet.

The fruits of this plant are very light and are quickly carried by air currents. They are shaped like a parachute and land with the seed down. The seeds are very unpretentious and germinate at temperatures from two degrees Celsius. The plant is easily adaptable and will survive in almost any conditions.

Application.

From the flowers of this plant, various infusions, tea, skoks and wine are prepared. And also jam, bread and salads. Dandelion honey is golden and soft, like sunlight, thick and viscous.

The root system of this plant can be roasted and the result will be an analogue of a coffee drink.

Dandelion Benefits

The plant has many beneficial properties, including antipyretic, expectorant, choleretic, mild hypnotic and laxative. Dandelion also promotes proper digestion, appetite, normalizes metabolism and improves tone.