You will never think of dandelions as weeds again after this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast! From fairies trying to hide from humans, to lessons in resilience. From liver detox, immune support or fighting anaemia, to carrying messages to the deceased and much, much more. This plant has so much to offer us and asks for nothing in return.
So get yourself comfortable and prepare to gain a new respect for this cheery little flower which is about to become your new best garden friend!
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References:
Ruth Binney book 'Plant Lore and Legend': https://amzn.to/4i7uxYD
Margaret Baker book ‘Discovering The Folklore of Plants’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5PO0AHYH4s&ab_channel=StoryCrow
https://magickalspot.com/10-ways-to-use-dandelions-in-witchcraft/
https://www.icysedgwick.com/dandelions-folklore/
https://thestorieslatells.blogspot.com/2008/06/dandelions.html
https://www.plant-lore.com/dandelion/
https://changinglifestyleblog.uk/2011/04/12/dandelion-myths-legends-and-folklore/
https://thepracticalherbalist.com/advanced-herbalism/dandelion-history-folklore-myth-and-magic/
Uses/Recipes for Dandelions:
https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/dandelion-salve-recipe/
https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/12-things-to-make-with-dandelion-flowers/
https://www.eatweeds.co.uk/nasreddin-tale-dandelion
https://www.organicfacts.net/uncategorized/health-benefits-of-dandelion.html
https://www.organicfacts.net/dandelion-coffee-recipe.html
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