Botanical name: Taraxacum officinale

Common names: dandelion root, blowball, cankerwort, lion's tooth, priest's crown, puffball, swine snout, white endive, wild endive, Xin Xiu Ben Cao, Pu Gong Ying

Dandelion root is considered energetically bitter, drying, and cooling. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine practices all over the world as a restorative tonic, edible food, and in herbal beers and wines. Dandelion was traditionally used in many systems of medicine to support digestive and gastrointestinal health. Additionally, dandelion was traditionally used to support liver health, healthy urinary function and has mild diuretic action. Dandelion root can be decocted as dandelion tea, added to herbal tea blends, made into dandelion extract, or infused into body care recipes.

Dandelions are resilient plants, with deep roots. They can grow and thrive anywhere. All kids know the seeds are used for wishes. These properties can be used in magic as well.