Being well-known as the family of Asteraceae, Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has very small flowers in its head flower. So, there is no surprise that they enjoy flying with the wind and travel like tiny parachute. The common name Dadelion is taken from French, dent-de-lion. It means lions' tooth. They call so due to the fact that it has shiny leaves without hairs and they cut into jagged canine teeth of lion.This flower can be found in meadow, pasture, waste ground and the like. Usually, they bloom in the early months of summer.
As for the medicinal use, dandelion is often considered valuable herbs. Since the flower contains vitamin A, B complex, C, and D. Besides, various minerals such as iron, potassium and zinc are contained in this tiny flower. Their leaves are used for fine tune the flavor of spring salad, sandwiches and teas. More importantly, the leaves function to produce diuretic effect. Meanwhile, their root is one of ingredients of wine and can be wholesome addition to coffee production. They serve as antiviral agent, appetite stimulant, digestive aid, etc.
In terms of medicinal form, dandelion can be found in plentiful forms. They are available in the form of both fresh and dried. They could be liquid extract, tablets, capsules or tincture.
In brief, Dandelion deserves getting medallion for its culinary and medicinal use; and of course for its beauty.
