I’ve started eating dandelion greens. They are very bitter so I have to chop them, then boil them, about 5-10 minutes depending on how much bitterness you want out, and then sauté them with chopped garlic and sea salt. They are so good for you. No one else in the house will do it though.
Imagine, living in the south but have never eaten this or Polk Salad (as in Polk Salad Annie) LOL perhaps one day.....
I had dandelion greens for the first time a few weeks ago and was surprised by how good they were. According to my uncle who’s big into vedic medicine, whatever the compound is that gives the bitter flavor is supposed to be really good for you. Don’t know if it’s true, but that’s the claim.
Yaelle, you might find this site interesting.
WILD MAN STEVE BRILL
http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/plant-recipes.html
A believer in natural remedies for whatever ails ya.
Here are a few sites you might want to glance
Found that the information on the net re cinnamon’s helping to control diabetes is worthwhile It drops your blood sugar levels.
In addition the information on cayenne. The spice is most helpful in healing cuts and scrapes, in lowering blood pressure, and in contributing to a healthy heart
LEARNING HERBS
http://learningherbs.com/free-herbal-remedies/
MIND BODY GREEN
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-11522/diy-how-to-store-make-your-own-herbal-remedies.html
KITCHEN WICCAN
http://www.kitchenwiccan.com/witchs-cupboard/apothecary/
http://learningherbs.com/free-herbal-remedies/
http://www.prevention.com/mind-body/natural-remedies/best-healing-herbs-top-10
http://www.cherokee.org/AboutTheNation/Culture/General/CherokeeMedicinalHerbs.aspx
http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/herbs-directory-culinary-medicinal-zl0z1401zhir.aspx
http://www.grandmas-wisdom.com/medicinal-teas.html
http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart.php?gc=c101&gclid=CIWBhujywc4CFQouaQodwZYGCA
If you try and get the young leaves they are not so bitter. I grew up eating it at my fathers urging, He made 2 or 3 big salads each spring. Just with greens, hardboiled eggs sliced and hand made vinegar and oil dressing. I kept up for awhile after he passed. I liked to add bacon bits.