Would you like to enjoy fresh flowers from nature and think of buttercups? Don't rush things, read this article first! The reason: some buttercups are edible, others are poisonous…
Dandelions are edible and healthy
Do not eat hot ranunculus (buttercup).
The sharp buttercup is called buttercup. It belongs to the buttercup family and is considered poisonous. It is best not to make acquaintances with him in your kitchen. Consumption can lead to vomiting, diarrhea and in the worst case to paralysis and shortness of breath.
It is completely different when plant parts of the hot ranunculus are eaten dried. If you mow your meadow and let the parts of the plant dry into hay, you can have these buttercups with you. When dried, the hot ranunculus is not poisonous. The toxic substances convert to non-toxic substances during drying.
A buttercup can also be eaten fresh - the dandelion
The dandelion is known as buttercup, especially in regions of southern Germany. This is probably because its buttery-yellow flowers were once used to color butter. In contrast to the fresh hot ranunculus, it is edible.
Its flowers, leaves and buds are eaten. The roots are known in medicine. You can use the plant parts for example for:
- Salads (flowers and leaves)
- spinach (leaves)
- Soups (leaves)
- Sauces (leaves and flowers)
- Tea (leaves and roots)
- for pickling (buds)
- honey (flowers)
Where can you find the dandelion?
You can find dandelions on nitrogen-rich soils. He likes to inhabit roadsides, sparse forests, forest edges, meadows and fields. It is best collected just before or during its flowering period (April to May/June).
How does dandelion affect the body?
Don't eat too much dandelion. Otherwise it can lead to abdominal pain coupled with nausea and diarrhea. Well dosed amounts of dandelion have a beneficial effect on the body:
- diuretic
- cholagogue (e.g. in liver problems)
- digestive
- blood purifying
- hematopoietic
- anti-inflammatory (e.g. against gout, rheumatism)
tips
Dandelion is rich in vitamin C, carotene and iron, among others. Regularly integrated into the diet, it replenishes the body's nutrient depots.