Herbs and spices were used by ancient cultures to heal the body, mind, and spirit. Roughly 80 percent of people worldwide still use traditional or ancient medicine and more than 80 percent of pharmaceuticals are derived or developed from natural products, including plants. In this series, we'll explore the healing power of herbs and spices while learning how to incorporate these ancient remedies into our daily diet.
Dandelions have been used as food and medicine for millennia. While many homeowners and gardeners consider dandelion to be an unwanted “weed,” this perennial herb was once revered for its many uses, such as using its flowers for wine, its leaves for cooking, and its roots for medicinal remedies.
