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The dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a small plant from the Asteraceae family, commonly growing in our country and probably known by everyone under the popular name of the dandelion (although it is not correct). This herb has many health benefits.
- Dandelion syrup is made from flowers with added sugar
- It is sometimes called “honey”, although that is obviously not the correct term. Dandelion syrup actually tastes similar to honey, however
- Like honey, it also has many properties that make it a natural medicine
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Dandelion – what is it?
Underground, it hides a vertical storage root, which stores many valuable substances. In early spring, a rosette of characteristic, incised leaves grows from the root near the ground, which are edible and suitable for salads.
The dandelion usually blooms in mid-April and is fully flowering by the end of May – it is characterized by large, yellow inflorescences that collect oblong, ligular flowers. After flowering, the known dandelions are formed – the dandelion seeds are equipped with a flying apparatus in the form of numerous hairs with the appearance of white fluff. After blowing off, a white and naked flower bottom is left, resembling a shaved monk’s head – this is where the plant got its name. Both the root, leaves and flowers are dandelion parts with medicinal and edible properties.
Dandelion root in the form of organic tea today at Medonet Market. Dandelion leaf can also be found in the form of a dry infusion.
How to prepare dandelion flower syrup?
When in spring the meadows are all yellow from the blooming flowers of the popular “dandelion”, it is worth using this moment to harvest them and make a delicious and healthy syrup. Of course, we harvest away from roadways and industrial plants. We make the syrup from freshly picked flowers, rich in yellow pollen. We collect them preferably in a loose, fabric or paper bag or a wicker basket and at home we spread them in a single layer on a newspaper or a cloth for a short time so that insects come out of them.
Do recipe for dandelion syrup First of all, you need sugar – and if the syrup is to serve diabetics, xylitol (i.e. birch sugar) should be used instead of sugar. An optional ingredient is additionally lemon juice.
The simplest recipes for syrup preparation are layered, alternating arrangement in a large jar of flowers and sugar. Finally, you can pour a little boiled water with lemon juice over them and put the jar in a warm, dark place for at least a week. Other recipes recommend that you boil the flowers with water and set aside for a day, then strain and boil the decoction with sugar and lemon juice until it thickens. The proportions really depend on the taste you want to get, but the most common is a liter of water for the number of flowers in a liter jar, a kilogram of sugar and the juice of two lemons.
You can buy ready-made dandelion flower syrup with vitamin C now at a favorable price on Medonet Market. You will also find organic dandelion juice there.
Medicinal properties of dandelion syrup
Dandelion flower syrup above all, it has a nourishing effect, thanks to the richness of vitamins and minerals contained in it. Its composition includes vitamins A, B vitamins and vitamin C. The minerals include magnesium, iron, potassium and silicon. No wonder that it is recommended for people with anemia, weakened, malnourished and in convalescence after diseases.
also flowers nun they are rich in many active substances, including flavonoids, tannins and triterpenes. They have a positive effect on many processes in the body. Dandelion syrup is recommended as a means of increasing immunity and alleviating the course of the disease in various types of colds and infections.
It also has a positive effect on the digestive system: it supports digestion, increases bile secretion and stimulates the appetite. Dandelion syrup it should also be used as an aid in any problems and infections of the urinary tract. It also has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system and prevents the accumulation of cholesterol and the formation of atherosclerotic plaque.
In the past, dandelion flowers were also recommended for women’s problems – they were supposed to regulate the monthly cycle and support the treatment of vaginal discharge and infertility. Consumption dandelion syrup it also helps to cleanse and detoxify the body of toxins. These are the most important medicinal properties of the syrup, which for culinary purposes can also be used to sweeten drinks and desserts.
Dandelion flowers can also be made into an infusion or tea. Buy the dandelion flower now at Medonet Market. It has the form of dried fruit, which is great for brewing.
The dandelion works not only from the inside, but also from the outside, which is why it is often used as an ingredient in moisturizing cosmetics. So if you want to soothe dry skin, you can try our Moisturizing Facial Cleanser, Day Cream and Night Cream, available on Medonet Market.
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