Assorted Pretty Things and Rubbish

*What Is It

Dandelion ( Taraxacum officinalis )

*What Does It Do

Useful for treating constipation and ailments of the liver, jaundice.

*How Do You Use It

Leaves may be eaten raw or cooked. A wine may be made using the flower petals. Roots may be roasted and brewed like coffee.

*Where Can You Find It

A very common herb, may be found in both specialty groceries and backyards everywhere.

*Magical uses

The dandelion is masculine in action and associated with the planet Jupiter, the element of air and both Pisces and Sagittarius. It is also associated with any solar deity, Hecate, Brigid and Belenos.

A tea of the flowers and leaves may be drunk to increase psychic ability while pouring boiling water over a bowlful of roots will aid in calling spirits.