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that arise from these afflictions like jaundice and the hypocondriacal passion. Observed that children given this remedy produced such great amounts of urine that they wet their beds at night. Credited with many of the same properties as chicory and was often substituted for it. Broth or wine from it was excellent for strengthening the system, especially if taken over a long period of time, and allowed sleep and rest for persons exhausted by fevers. Chinese believed entire plant had tonic properties and was prescribed to relieve abscesses, swellings, and snakebite. Tender young shoots eaten like vegetable. Mohegan Indians of Connecticut used roots to make a tonic and a strong infusion of the leaves was administered as a physic. Juice was once a major ingredient of patent medicines. Flowers picked just as they start to open made a fine complexion wash and the milky juice of the stems was supposed to remove freckles. Poultice of the crushed plant was thought to be good for skin rashes. Old herbalists claimed that the juice caused new hair to grow and laid down the hairs of the eyebrows. Said to be one of the bitter herbs traditionally five mentioned in the book of Exodus to be eaten with the paschal lamb. Pennsylvania Dutch put a bowl of dandelion greens on the table on Maundy (Green) Thursday for if eaten on that day you would stay healthy for the rest of the year. Roots dried, roasted and ground for a coffee substitute. Believed beneficial to the system and an aid to digestion, roots are said to have a flavor similar to real coffee. Cosmetic skin masque: Simmer 1 large handful freshly opened flowers in 2 cups water for 15 minutes and let cool until tepid. Then strain and apply liquid to the skin. Let it dry, then rinse off with lukewarm water. This masque tones the skin and soothes minor irritations. Dandelion flowers are a source of a natural light yellow dye. The Indians used it as a diuretic. Used in China as a diuretic, for stomach disorders, digestive problems and as an antiinflammatory. Root tea is a wonderful natural tonic.

Contains stimulating elements that will affect the kidney and the bladder. A tea made from the leaves or roots was thought to combat anemia, rheumatism and skin complaints. As late as the 20th century, it was used to treat dyspepsia, diseases of the liver and spleen, and stomach or bowel conditions. The juice of the stem is a well-known country cure for warts. A form of coffee can be made from the dried root. The roots and leaves

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