Dandelion Factoids
Some interesting and informative facts about dandelions.
Not only are dandelions edible, but they are filled with nutrients. In fact, they are one of the most nutritious plants to eat. Dandelion contains a high level of iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium and potassium. They also contain folic acid, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacin,, and are also a rich source of vitamins A, C, E and K. In fact, dandelions have more vitamin A than spinich and more vitamin C than tomatoes. Before the twentieth century, dandelions were used to help alleviate vitamin deficiencies, such as scurvy. Dandelions have a great variety of other medicinal uses and can be used to treat a variety of common ailments.
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