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Fuji FinePix S3100 Photographed May 16, 2005 ? 5:21 PM Dandelion Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale Plant Family: Compositae Common Names: Blowball, Cankerwort, Lion's Tooth, Priest's Crown, Swine's Snout, White Endive, Wild Endive Origin: Dandelion is a perennial plant growing almost everywhere. History: The first mention of Dandelion as a medicine is in the works of the Arabian physicians of the tenth and eleventh centuries and in Welsh medicines of the thirteenth century. Its botanical name Taraxacum comes from the Greek taraxos, 'to stir up or exciten, disorder', and akos, 'remedy' and the name Dandelion comes from the French dent-de-lion, which refers to the toothed shape of the leaves. Cultural uses: Various Native American groups used dandelions for food, a dermatological aid, a gastrointestinal aid, a cure for sore throats, an analgesic, a blood purifier, a sedative, a laxative, an emetic, a love potion, and a general tonic for good health. The first use of the dandelion as a medicine was by Arabian physicians in the 10th and 11th centuries. References to the use of dandelion as a medicine was also found writings of physicians in Wales in the 13th century. Today, dandelions are still used as food; many enjoy the dandelion leaves boiled like spinach or mixed in salads. Baby dandelion leaves are often found in haute cuisine. The root, when dried, has been used in coffee substitutes. But it is as a medicine that dandelion continues to shine. Dandelion leaves are used as a diuretic, but an unconventional one. While most diuretic preparations leach potassium from the body, dandelion leaves provide an abundant source of potassium. Leaves are also used to treat high blood pressure because of their ability to reduce the volume of fluid in the body. Dandelion root has been shown to stimulate bile production by the liver and is used to cleanse the liver. The root is also a gentle laxative. It is considered one of the most effective detoxifying herbs. It works on the liver, the kidneys and the gallbladder to accelerate the removal of toxins from the body. It also is used to relieve constipation, skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis, to prevent and possibly dissolve gallstones, and to treat osteoarthritis and gout. Parts of the dandelion may be consumed in a tea, a wine, an extract or tincture, or in combination with other medicinal herbs and flavorings in a reduced broth. White Balance: Auto Metering Mode: Pattern Light Source: Sun ISO: 100 Flash Used: None Focal Length: 6.0 mm Shutter Speed: 1/147 sec. (7.20) Lens Aperture: F/2.8 Sharpness: Normal Brightness: F/6.7 (5.49) Exposure Bias: F/1.0 (0.00) Exposure Mode: Auto exposure
Another perfect deatils. I love this Dandelion flower, here in Brazil we call this "dente-de-lećo" the translate for english is like "Lions-Tooth". Very well captured, well done Peter. Guilherme.
hehehehe very nice picture, beautiful details!!! loved also the title, very funny! you know, i have never paid attention to the very center of that so common sphere of seeds, but thanks to the sneeze now i know how it is - very intersting!
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