Plant Part: Root (Cut & Sifted)

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Deeply earthy, bittersweet, robust, slightly nutty, and grounding (classic rich herbal decoction base)

Overview & Traditional Uses

Far from a common lawn weed, Dandelion is one of the most tenacious, nutrient-dense healing plants on earth, with a profound history across traditional Western herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine (Pu Gong Ying), and Ayurvedic practice. Its hardy, deep taproot pulls rich minerals and prebiotic inulin from the earth, serving as a quintessential bitter tonic revered for supporting liver vitality, healthy bile production, and natural daily cleansing.

• Liver Vitality & Digestive Bitters: A foundational traditional bitter tonic simmered to awaken digestive fire, encourage natural bile flow (cholagogue action), support healthy liver detoxification pathways, and maintain gut microbiome balance with natural prebiotic inulin.

• Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: Ruled by Jupiter and the element of Air/Earth. Associated with resilience, sun-powered vitality, wish-granting, transformation, and energetic uncrossing. Used in ritual teas, floor washes, and altar offerings to break through stubborn stagnation, call in abundance, and anchor deep personal resilience.

• Herbal Coffee & Root Tea Base: The perfect grounding base for herbal coffee alternatives, bitter aperitifs, and rich roasted root decoctions.

Brewing & Preparation

• Decoction Method: Add 1–2 teaspoons of cut root to 10–12 oz of cold water in a small pot. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat, cover, and gently simmer for 15–20 minutes. Strain and enjoy warm, with or without a dash of raw honey.

• Root Herbal Blend: Combine with roasted roots and warming spices for a robust, caffeine-free morning brew.

• Pairs Well With: Burdock Root, Roasted Chicory, Ginger Root, Cinnamon Bark, Red Clover Tops, Licorice Root.

Precautions & Storage

• Precautions: Dandelion is in the Asteraceae (daisy/ragweed) family; exercise caution if you have known severe sensitivities to plants in this family. Use caution or consult a physician if you have active gallstones, acute gallbladder inflammation, or blocked bile ducts. Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, or taking diuretic medications.

• Storage: Store sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry pantry away from heat and moisture to maintain its rich prebiotic and bitter integrity.

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)