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Quick Tip Survival: Dandelions & Mallow

5/16/2016

 
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If you find yourself out in the wilds, or even just want to eat organic, healthy foods that Mother Nature provides, take a close look at the dandelion. The dandelion is abundant in many parts of the world and the entire plant can be eaten! The leaves can be added to salads (although I would recommend getting them early, otherwise they can be bitter); the roots can be chopped up, ground up, or even eaten raw (I’ve heard that the roots can be ground up and used as a coffee substitute); the flowers themselves can be used in tea, eaten, or even made into wine. Some of the health benefits of dandelions are that they are high in Vitamin A, C, and K. They are also heavy with antioxidants and can help draw toxins from the body.
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Next up is the mallow plant. It’s another common plant that gets a bad rap as a weed. It can eaten and used as an anti-inflammatory. This plant is rich with Vitamins A, C and high in calcium, magnesium and potassium. Careful though, this plant has been used as a laxative, so don’t go eating a bunch (unless that’s your goal). All parts of the plant can be eaten, and if you know what you are doing (look up directions) you can make a true marshmallow.  
I’ve personally used both of these plants in green smoothies and they work great! I’ve also utilized dandelion root to treat infections, and it seemed to do the trick. I chewed the roots up to release all the wonderful goodness, and then placed them on the affected area for a couple of hours. When I removed the bandage, the area didn’t look nearly as angry as before. Could have been a coincidence, or it could have been the dandelion root helping draw some of those toxins out. Either way, both dandelion and mallow can be found in a lot of different places throughout the year. One word of caution, be careful where you harvest these plants. Make sure it is in an area void of pollution and chemicals. If you are unsure whether or not the area is treated with chemicals, just pass on by.

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