Dandelions are the most amazing herbs!! The following was sent to me in an email from WC Douglas MD in his Daily Dose Digest. It is most interesting. Another very informative article on dandelions can be found here: http://www.mariatrebenherbs.com/dandelion.htm.

It seems like dandelions couldn’t possibly be good for much, other than feeding the weed-be- gone industry (and trying your patience). But dandelions aren’t all bad. Believe it or not, they carry some potent health benefits.

1. The leaf can be used as a tea for many ailments. You have to pick it when it’s young, or else it’ll be extremely bitter. Dandelion tea is said to be good for colds, diabetes, tuberculosis, rheumatism, and arthritis.

Simmer two ounces of the sliced root in two pints of water. Boil it down to one pint. Drink half of a glass two or three times a day. Or you can take two to four fluid ounces of a decoction each day.

2. The roots can be made into a caffeine free coffee that works well for insomnia and digestive problems. First, roast the roots until they’re brown and hard. Then grind them into a power and brew like regular coffee.

3. Inside the stem of the dandelion is a milky substance that dries up warts quicker than any commercial product. Simply squeeze the stem until the “milk” exudes and apply it to the wart. Let the milk dry and don’t wash it off. When it has disappeared, apply it again.

Do this religiously, and your warts should start turning black and falling off in three or four days.