This week we're back from the woods and digging into a weedy favorite that might just make you pee your pants- Dandelion. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taraxacum https://thepracticalherbalist.com/advanced-herbalism/dandelion-history-folklore-myth-and-magic/ https://www.icysedgwick.com/dandelions-folklore/ https://www.learnreligions.com/dandelion-magic-and-folklore-4588986 https://changinglifestyleblog.uk/2011/04/12/dandelion-myths-legends-and-folklore/ https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/dandelion#:~:text=Plant%20Description&text=Dandelion%20is%20a%20hardy%20perennial,funnel%20rain%20to%20the%20root. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/diuretic-activity#:~:text=Dandelion%20(Taraxacum%20officinale).&text=Diuretic%20activity%2C%20which%20has%20been,as%20salad%20greens%20for%20millennia. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6360869/#:~:text=Some%20observations%20suggest%20that%20potassium,result%20in%20decreased%20blood%20pressure. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3155102/#:~:text=Given%20that%20the%20saluretic%20effects,different%20diuretic%20and%20saluretic%20pathways. https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/dandelion https://lizearlewellbeing.com/healthy-food/healthy-recipes/drinks/dandelion-and-burdock-cordial-recipe/ https://www.hiddenlegendwinery.com/what-is-dandelion-wine/#:~:text=The%20taste%20of%20dandelion%20wine,an%20exceptionally%20irresistible%20mildewed%20scent. Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. * --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rooted-podcast/support