Dandelion leaves

Searching the Internet for all kinds of remedies against Arthritis, I came across the healing powers of Dandelion leaves. It is said that this is probably one of the best remedies for arthritis and related conditions.

Dandelions are not hard to find. They may even grow in your back yard. They do in ours and in abundance I have to add, haha.

Fresh and young dandelion leaves are high in vitamin A and C. You can eat them raw, like in a salad. They help the body to repair damaged tissues and assist the liver in clearing toxins from the blood.

Homeopathic doctors in Europe apparently have used dandelions as a pain reliever for years in several recipes. It is recommended to steam, or saute the older leaves; they are too tough to eat otherwise.

In case you are not too crazy about the taste you can try cooking them with garlic or add olive oil. I suppose that you can also add some of your own favorite herbs and spices to improve the taste and make a nice dish out of them.

Dandelion can also be made into a tea by adding 1 teaspoon of dried leaves or 3 teaspoons of fresh leaves in 1 cup of boiling water. You can also make 'coffee' with it.

However, the beverage will be bitter-tasting, therefore be warned when you take your first sip. To brew the coffee, boil and strain 4 ounces of fresh root in 2 pints of water. That last is said, to be a great remedy against winter colds.

It seems like this little weed not only can spruce up our yards, but also our lives; it possesses many health benefits. It may be the last thing we would think of eating and even though it may not entirely appeal to our taste buds, when enjoyed in the company of family, friends and our brethren, it would not matter.

It would not be about what is served on our plates, but what is served from our hearts. In my humble opinion; anything tastes good in an atmosphere of love and fellowship. :-)

Proverbs 15:17
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred.