Originally Posted by
lindylou
The other thing I collected tons of was dandelions. I'd pick hundreds of them and my mum had to put them in jam jars all over the house.
'pee the beds' they were known as. Why were they called this does anyone know ? ha,ha.
Hi Lindy
Dandelion is known medicinally and herbally as a diuretic. According to one herbal site, the uses are:
"Diuretic, hepatic, cholagogue, anti-rheumatic, laxative, tonic, bitter. It is a general stimulant to the system, especially to the urinary organs, and is primarily used in kidney and liver disorders."
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And from the same site:
"Dandelion is a common meadow herb of the Asteraceae or sunflower family, closely related to chicory. There are about 100 species. Its name is a corruption of the French 'dents de lion', meaning 'teeth of the lion.'
"Folk names include lion's tooth, bitterwort, wild endive, priest's crown, doonheadclock, piss-a-bed, Irish daisy, blow ball, yellow gowan, puffball, clock flower, swine snout, Pu gong ying, fortune-teller, and cankerwort."
Chris
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