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DANDELION

Dandelion

Taraxacum

MEDICINAL BENEFITS

Multiple parts 

  • Contains beta-carotene which is an antioxidant that can help protect cells from damage, they contain bioactive compounds that may help lower a person’s cholesterol 

  • Regulates blood sugar and can also lower blood pressure

  • Good source of potassium 

  • Boost immune system, they show both antiviral and antibacterial properties

  • Aid in digestion

  • Can protect the skin from sun damage

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

  • Their wide-spreading roots loosen hard-packed soil, aerate the earth and help reduce soil erosion 

  • They act as natural fertilizers 

  • Small birds feed off dandelion seeds, and pigs’ goats, and rabbits eat them as well 

  • The main issue with dandelions is that they are an invasive species 

OTHER USES

  • N/A

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