While many flowers are reborn in spring—dandelions, shining their telltale yellow blossoms—can be seen ubiquitously along hillsides, fields, and roads. Apart from being an enjoyable view, dandelion has been used over centuries as a medicinal herb. It has a variety of effects such as diuretic, anti-inflammatory, clearing the liver and eyes, and can also be enjoyed as a food, prepared in a variety of ways.
Liu Chun, a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Tokyo, Japan, said that in spring, we should pay attention to nourishing and protecting the liver, and dandelion is one of the best ingredients to use….