Dandelion Root

Botanical Name
Taraxicum officinale
 
Usual Origin(s)
Poland
 
Description
Also known as Common Dandelion. The root pieces range from approximately 1/2 cm to 2 cm. Dandelion root is traditionally used for its diuretic properties and for liver detoxification. More scientific research is needed to rate the effectiveness of dandelion root for these uses.
 
Folk Names
Blowball, Cankerwort, Lion's Tooth, Piss-a-Bed, Priest's Crown, Pufball, Swine Snout, White Endive, Wild Endive
 
Gender
Masculine
 
Planet
Jupiter
 
Element
Air
 
Deity
Hecate
 
Powers
Divination, Wishes, Calling Spirits, Abundance
 
Magical Uses
To find out how long you will live, blow the seeds off the head of a dandelion. You will live as many years as there are seeds left on the head. To tell the time: blow three times at the seed head. The number left is the hour. The route, when dried, roasted, and ground like coffee, is used to make a tea. This infusion will promote psychic powers. This same tea, steaming and placed beside the bed, will call spirits. To send a message to a loved one, blow at the seed head in his or her direction in visualize your message. Dandelion, buried in the north west corner of the house, brings favorable winds.
 
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