dandelion
taraxacum officinale
When it comes to the liver, & thus digestion, dandelion’s GOT YOUR BACK.
A classic, reliable bitter that is entirely safe, dandelion stimulates the production of bile & pancreatic enzymes, igniting metabolism and supporting optimal digestion & assimilation of nutrients, an effect that ripples throughout the rest of the body.
Incorporating dandelion into the diet on a regular basis helps to curb overeating and maintain bowel regularity. Acutely, it remedies sluggishness felt after eating, stimulates a poor appetite & eases gas & bloating.
Like burdock, dandelion is a prebiotic that feeds the gut’s good bacteria population, thus bolstering the microbiome’s ability to recover from antibiotic exposure, modulate inflammation, (thus soothing autoimmune conditions), and protect against pathogens.
Because it processes all cellular waste, the liver is susceptible to stagnation; overconsumption of food, booze & drugs can lead to chronic congestion & toxin accumulation here that then spills over into the lymphatic system & the blood, eventually showing up in inflamed skin conditions such as acne, eczema & psoriasis. The potent liver support provided by both dandelion leaf and root supports the efficient processing of cellular waste, and thus the resolution of all of these conditions.
Dandelion is also an important diuretic; it’s an herb that supports urinary health & helps the kidneys evacuate more water (helpful for those with high blood pressure or edema). In flushing the system, many diuretics strip our potassium stores. Abundant in potassium; dandelion stands apart here because it replenishes those stores after clearing them out. It’s similarly rich in minerals, iron, zinc & vitamins A, B & C, making it a well-rounded nutritive tonic.
Dandelion doesn’t taste offensively bitter like some of its peers. The flavor has been equated to coffee, making it a great addition to the morning routine where it can prime us for breakfast; that’s why we include it in our WILDCAT brain power powder. We’ve also sweetened it up with raw honey in our root gold electuary, and it’s a central component of our digestive bitters.
We harvest wild dandelion leaf in Northern Vermont. We get our dandelion root, & in the winter months, our dandelion leaf, from Oshala Farm in Grants Pass, OR.*
F I N D I T I N :
{ digestive bitters }
Notorious for its venomous bite, your taste buds won't love the bitter contents of this bottle, but you need them. The challenge presented to the liver by this waspish flavor exercises our detoxification & digestive systems, whipping them into a strong state of resiliency & supporting fiercer metabolism, hormone regulation, digestion & skin health. Taste 20-30 drops before dining, or sip in a cocktail.
{ wilson farm chamomile with wild dandelion leaf & oshala farm burdock, yellow dock & dandelion root in side hill cider mill raw, barrel-aged apple cider vinegar }
{an adaptogenic electuary}
Rich in adaptogens, root gold is our infused herbal honey for vitality & resilience. Queen of preservation since the days of old, honey encapsulates with supreme integrity the nutrients, vitamins, minerals & flavor found in plants. Use a teaspoon in hot water instead of a teabag, on toast, or by the spoonful.
{ hillside botanicals ashwagandha & burdock with oshala farm astragalus & dandelion root in brigham apiaries raw honey }
{ brain power powder }
King of the neuro-trophorestoratives, lion’s mane lords over this raw cacao mix. Made from both the fruiting body & mycelium, this mix contains the full spectrum of nootropic compounds available in lion’s mane & cordyceps to inspire new brain cell production, support memory, focus & nervous system health. Blended with flavonoid-rich raw heirloom cacao {referred to by Guido Masé as 'mysterious, nocturnal jaguar's food'}, the mountain lion's maple sugar & dandelion's bitter bite, this powder delivers calm & focused euphoria to your cup. Peaceful Harvest’s steam activation method optimizes the bioavailability of the lion’s mane, so no steeping necessary, just stir 1 heaping tablespoon into a cup of hot water with a splash of cream, whisk into warm milk, add to coffee, sprinkle onto oats, yogurt or smoothies.
{ peaceful harvest steam-activated lion’s mane & cordyceps mushroom powders, burrough's raw cacao powder, oshala farm dandelion root & wayeeses farm maple sugar }
