Dandelion Root

🌼 Dandelion Root - 25g

Scientific Name: Taraxacum officinale
Also Known As: Lion’s Tooth, Priest’s Crown, Blowball

Description

Often dismissed as a weed, the humble Dandelion is in truth a plant of great power and persistence. Its golden flower mirrors the Sun, while its deep taproot reaches into the Earth, drawing up nutrients and strength from unseen depths. Both healer and teacher, Dandelion reminds us that true resilience blooms in even the harshest soil.

Magical Properties

Dandelion is a herb of truth, divination, and transformation. Its bright bloom connects to the Sun, while its roots and seed-puffs speak to Earth and Air — a bridge between worlds. Used in spells for clarity, wish-making, and releasing stagnation, Dandelion brings illumination and freedom.

• Element: Air & Fire

• Planetary Correspondence: Jupiter

• Deities: Brigid, Hecate, Persephone, solar and wind deities

• Uses:

  • Burn or brew in tea to increase psychic awareness and enhance dreams.

  • Use the root in charm bags for divination, luck, and truth-seeking.

  • Blow the seeds to release wishes or intentions into the universe.

  • Incorporate into spells for letting go, cleansing, and renewal.

Medicinal Properties

Dandelion Root is a classic liver tonic and detoxifier, valued in traditional herbalism for its purifying and nutritive qualities.

• Actions: Bitter tonic, hepatic, cholagogue, diuretic, alterative, nutritive.

• Common Uses: Supports healthy liver and kidney function, aids digestion, reduces fluid retention, and gently purifies the blood. Often used in spring tonics and detox blends.

• Energetics: Cooling and drying; cleansing, grounding, and restorative.

(Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner before internal use.)