Dandelion - Your Questions Answered
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- Today I am straining out my Dandelion tincture and the Dandelion flower oil and I will answer the various questions that came up from the last Dandelion video.
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Thanks to Lol for the editing and the music. You can find Lol here on TH-cam / @lolhardiman5247 and also here
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With regard to making tinctures, here is a link to my other tincture making video - • Stocking Up For Winter
And here is another video taking things one step further • Making A Herbal Formula
I use the same method for every plant I tincture. If you intend to make any tincture and you cannot tolerate alcohol, use an organic Apple Cider Vinegar instead and make it in exactly the same way. You can also pick up some glycerin and make a glycerite by putting the plant in a jar and adding 50% water and 50% glycerin.
Alcohol is traditionally used because it draws out the plant constituents for healing. The dose is a tiny amount - we do not drink the tincture as if it were a beverage or a cocktail - we take a few drops to half a teaspoon to a teaspoon depending on age and size. For a child, use as little as 3 drops up to 30 drops as they get older. For elderly people dose is less than for an adult, half a tsp and an adult can use 1 tsp and take the medicine two to three times per day. Obviously every person and situation is different so use common sense.
Here is a link to the video making salves. It is the exact same recipe for any plant material. • Soothing Salves for St...
Thank you for watching and have a great week! xx
It is so sad how much "common sense" is lost today. Most folks today didn't grow up as we did - in nature, with parents and grandparents who followed the old ways. I am glad to see so much interest last few years for this information. That is why channels like yours are so important. Many blessings and have a great week.
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I think there is a growing interest in all things natural, a yearning even, which is very heartening. xx
There does seem to be an obsession with washing absolutely everything. I wash very little that I harvest for my own use. I too choose plants that are already clean and in good condition. One thing that I don't think was mentioned, though it may have been and I missed it, is that washing flowers in particular will wash away the pollen and all of its medicinal properties. I think people just assume that everything outside is dirty, and it's not.
You are absolutely right xx
I was a volunteer at a co-op- it was a permaculture farm. (I was informed by a friend that they were using traditional techniques there that she had used on her family farm growing up in Vermont). I asked a question about the dirt and I was gently corrected that it is soil, not dirt. This distinction was noteworthy because the two words and their meanings have been used interchangeably giving the wrong impression. Thanks for your contribution to our education.
Hi Terri, I have only recently stumbled across you and I just wanted to say how grateful I am for your generosity in sharing these videos. You are inspirational and portray how nature has always provided for us as well as understanding that our bodies are designed to heal supported by self-care and awareness of what we need. Thank you so much. xxx
You are very welcome Shelley - glad you are enjoying the videos and so glad you find them inspirational. xx
Your house is beautiful and the birds make me feel wonderful!😊 I would love to live somewhere over there by you! So beautiful and wild. It's my favorite. It's sad that kids today will never know the amazing wonders of herbs and flowers like we do. They have no interest. Thank you for this it really brought me back to my childhood!!😊
I think it is up to us to get children interested in herbs and flowers and trees and Nature - most of them are naturally inclined towards it all when they are little. For older ones we must show the way. xx
Oh Terri, she's my top favourite ! Because I live in the city, I could never find' clean ' dandelions. After planting seeds for 3 yrs I finally have them growing in my yard. The infused flower oil works wonders on the occasional back ache. The leaves are cooked like any other greens. I haven't tried the whole plant recipe but that's next !
You are amazing in what you do for us . Green blessings and love to you, Lol, and the fur babies 💜🐾🐾🍃🌱
Hurray! Great to hear you have your own Dandelions now xx power of perseverance. xx
I had a lovely weedy lawn, and right after rain stopped was the perfect time to run out and pick violet leaves, plantain, dandelions, etc.
It's amazing to me how ppl pick out in videos what doesn't matter. There is so much common sense left out of society. Thank you for all the teachings I so appreciate you.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching xx
I made your lovely dandelion balm, Terri. It's fantastic. I've been using on my shoulders and knee where I have arthritis. On Thursday I twisted my ankle quite badly and the balm has taken most of the swelling down and is healing it really well. I tell everyone about magic dandelions now!
Wonderful to hear that. Good old Dandelions! xx
Thanks for sharing your wisdom. I've been eating large dandelion salads daily since watching your other video about them a few weeks back. I made vinegar tincture with the root that is used in my vinaigrette. I'm supporting my liver and kidneys to detox as I rebuild my adrenal and thyroid glands which got very fatigued and sluggish during covid. I am enjoying the increased feeling of well being.
Using the Dandelions in so many ways is brilliant and no wonder you are feeling increased well being. xx
People don't listen...I swear you answered these questions in your first video!! You're amazing. Great video!! Thank you!!
I love your dogs! I look forward to seeing them in your videos. I lost my big girl recently, but still have my little dog. Dogs are just the best! Your videos are so wonderful, informative & just a lovely little bit of calm to start my Sundays with. Thank you for sharing your world with us! Have a wonderful day!
Aww, sorry to hear of your loss. it is sad parting with a faithful companion xx
I strained my liquid gold last week & made 2 salves that are flipping amazing on my painful aching(post cancer treatment)joints.I just love it! also added a few drops of chamomile e.oil to 1 tin too,which smells lush.I've really connected with dandelion this year & very thankful for its healing properties 💛🌼looking to make another batch soon😅🌼
Best of luck with your healing journey. xx
Thank you for sharing, I just planted my herbs in my table looks so wonderful, Basil, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme, Lavendar and Sage, growing potatoes for the first time.
Daru-Terri
Your lifestyle is just like mine- simple living high thinking! The original life of the spirit soul in communion with Nature-God intended humans to live this way but Lust Anger Greed is running our world now. I live in Northern California on 5 acres growing Organic food and happy 79!! Herbal medicine is the only cure for modern ailments created by corrupt food and drug corporations. Life goes on & Bless your work!
Bless your work too @nrg - you must be doing something right if you are still gardening at 79! Hope to be the same at that age. xx
Was watching a video on homemade dog food recipes and the Vet mentioned adding some dandelion greens. The next video up was yours.😊
Oh wow! That sort of thing happens 😅
I am just starting my herbalism journey, making a dandelion tincture as I write this. These videos are great to clarify the finer details of herb preparation.
Glad to hear that xx
Such a great video; thanks for sharing! Beautiful gardens, puppies, kitty & explanation! Blessings to all 🤗💜🇨🇦
I wondered a little about rinsing (dirt) but didn’t find anything alarming about your method. 🌱 Your explanation makes perfect sense. We are very like minded. Thank you for your videos. I’m using them to teach my homeschooling sons. ❤
I am delighted to hear that. thanks so much!! xx
I totally agree the Hawthorne I have never before seen so lush and bright - down the lanes it looks like a tunnel of snow, so very beautiful. 🙏🏻🕊️xx
Yes exactly like that xx
Another beautiful film! Thank you. Dandelions are amazing plants that heal the earth, the animals, and us. I cannot imagine a world without dandelions, so I propogate them near and far to heal us all. Peace be with you friend. 🌻💖
Peace to you John; and Peace to the Dandelions, such wonderful beings xx
I was given a hawthorn sapling last July, not the best time to transplant and in a drought. I was unwell, watering much less than I wanted, as well. That darling little tree is thriving now and I am excited and thankful to utilize its healing properties in a few years. I use glycerine often, my favorite being with the vanilla bean to make extract. Thanks for emboldening us with these herbs!
I love my hawthorn tree..just planted last year...budding nicely now. Lovely, sturdy little tree.....👍💟
We really have been indoctrinated in these modern times to think nature is “dirty” and will make us sick. The truth is the exact opposite. I remember people saying things like”eat dirt and die” when they were angry at someone. But I think we might benefit greatly if we eat a bit more dirt 😂 and LIVE! Thank your for your videos. I’m learning so much. Love Lol’s music 🎶 too.
Very well stated 👍 💖
I believe you are right - indoctrination . So glad you are enjoying the music. xx
Where I came from it wasn't "dirt", lol!
I recently had my yearly physical and my Dr. wanted an ultrasound on my kidney and bladder. I have had PERFECT physicals for years! So I gave myself 1 month of healing time BEFORE the test. Dandelions paved the way to a perfect test! (Fresh greens, tinctures,and tea). Thank you Terri and Lol for the Basic Herbal Course!!
Great to hear you are 100% and great to hear Dandelion did you so much good xx
❤ Your channel is so close toy heart. Thank you.🌷❤️🦋
So glad to hear that. xx
Sorry about spell check, I meant close to my heart.
That is the same brand of apple cider vinegar as I use in Canada . I put it on my breakfast. Fried vegetables and poached eggs and bacon.
Bill Gates bought that brand of vinegar. I am now looking for a new one.
Bright part of my Sunday.
Thanks Bonnie! xx
If I would have started/completed the British Naturopathic course, or that of John Christoper of Utah Naturopathic course, I would have had my thesis on the dandelion. The properties of dandelions are immense. They are signals of soil condition, the 2+ species of wooly or smooth leafed dandelions are more than just blood cleansers, detoxers, immunity factors, nervine, enzymatic processes, and other such organ, glands, and endocrines functions are worked by dandelion compounds.
You are right x
I received my post today! Thank you! Your weed books are wonderfully chock full of valuable information! Keep on keeping on!
Excellent advice about the heart medicine, the hawthorn is in such abundance this year! I must gather some dandelion heads for my salve making, thank you for the reminder 🙂
No problem xx
I made a nice toner with lilac, it's 1/3 cup Lilac flowers, 1/3 cup Distilled water, 1/3 cup witch hazel, make as much or little in a glass quart jar shake each day for 2 weeks strain and used on your skin for a cooling toner good on Acne too.
I don’t wash my garden herbs unless they have visible dirt or bugs. There’s no reason to.
Same here....
Exactly and you don't want to lose the water soluble constituents xx
Terri 💚🍀 thank you for sharing
I only gather from my own garden & yard . because like you say you know what your getting
Plus I don't have to worry about pesticide or any cimical.until next time
Exactly! xx
Thank you again Terri and Lol. I'm now inspired to pick my favourite flower (dandelion) and dry the heads for ACV infusion. Bless you and yours. 🌞
Blessings to you Karen xx
I live in north Devon and i noticed there was a lot more blossom on the trees and bushes this spring 2024
Thank You.
this is first time on your channel. I love learning about plants and herbs.
Welcome! I hope you enjoy the channel xx
We had a strong wind that blew all of our frosted hawthorn blossoms away right after they bloomed. Luckily I was able to salvage just enough to make a hawthorn blossom and rose petal tincture. It’s so true this is the perfect season to check in with our hearts.
Thanks for another wonderful video! 🤍
It really is - the blossom keeps reminding us xx
Love your kitchen Terri. Another helpful, informative video. Thank you! I’ve made the dandelion salve and vinegar. Need to make the tincture when get the next lot of dandelions “delivered” in my garden.
Beautiful hair Terri!😉❤️
Your videos are always such a wealth of information and an abundance of inspiration. Thank you, and Lol, for everything you do and taking the time to share your knowledge and talents. So much I want to say!! Blessings to you both!! (I chuckled when Lol cut to the dogs playing. Pets, always stealing the show! Ha!) Joanne, USA
Well they are the real stars!😂 So glad you are enjoying the videos xx
I agree! ❤
U R WONDERFUL!
Thank you so much...😊❤
Thanks for watching xx
Thank you 😊
Hi Terri 🦋 You give so much valuable information about everything from the earth. Dandelion tea, me like. I eat Rowan - berries. Super healthy,right? Gonna try doing Dandelion in olive oil . I hope that the blueberries here in N.Sweden forest, are plenty this year. We need more of you,you're such treasure. Thanks for giving this to us .🌱🐝🌻🦋
Delighted and glad to hear of you doing similar work in Sweden. xx
Thank you Terri ,good old common sense goes a long way.
Instead of the alcohol-method of tincture extraction - there is always the process of cutting up, blendering, and then fully steaming the plant and root materials, breaking open the cell structures (just like Asian steam cooking). This save all calories and nutrition - vs cooking, baking, etc destroying up to half or more of the natural properties of the eaten food or herbal mixtures. Just like using a steamer or steam-juicer with Pacific Northwest berries for berry juice or berry jam, all of the cellular plasma and ingredients are extracted from the plant material, then filtered and pressed for maximum product. Then use this, air-dried, even freeze-dried, for a gooey liquid tar tincture, fruit leather-like product. Otherwise, one could use slow-and-low dehydration in indirect sunlight (no direct sunlight X rays, UV A and B or other radioactive rays on the product and destroying it) and air flow dry out the juice into a concentrated tincture. This tincture oil can also then be processed and diluted with any apple cider vinegar, olive oil, (or wine) bases.
Apple cider vinegar is also great (do not use white distilled vinegar as it is too chemically harsh and acidic). Apple cider vinegar (ph 2-3) is a natural product while white distilled vinegar (ph 2.5) is considered an anti-bacterial household cleaning product (!).
Also a red wine or white wine base has different properties with the dandelion tincture. Red wine and tannins intensify the deep herbal compounds and oak barrel flavors - while white wine accentuates the high herbal compound and barrel-maturint flavors.
If one really was to do some slow and low heated-processing of dandelion spagyrics (plant alchemy), then a properly prepared dandelion spagyric would be turned back into its constituent primal base of chemical salts, sugars, and alcohols, for an extreme tincture and homeopathic compound.
Thank you dear one from South Africa.
You're welcome xx
I'm very glad to say i learn something new from you each day thank you
Glad to hear that xx
Thanks for this helpful info.
You're welcome! xx
What i gem of a teacher you are .
I just found your wonderful channel today 🎉.
Very excited .
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us ❤
Good morning Terri & Lol. Another lovely little film, thank you. Is there now a donkey in your marvellous menagerie at Danu? Lots of love from the Southern Hemisphere. Love lil. xo
Good evening Lili - the donkey is in a neighbouring field but is very vocal😂 - he is not ours. xx
This is a bit off subject but my 2yr old corgi will walk around the yard and eat the dandelion flower. Once the flower heads are gone he eats the levels. Has done since we first brought him home. He is a very healthy dog. Thankfully I have never put any chemicals, ever, in my yard.
I think animals know better than us, what heals and helps xx
Thank you, dear medicine woman.
You are most welcome xx
@DanusIrishHerbGarden you are an inspiration. I follow you closely from a far.
Thank you. This is very helpful.
I adore the intros to your videos ❤
So glad!
Thanks for all that dandy information - have made the tincture, and have enjoyed lots of juice/tea from fresh flowers so far. Next, I'll have to give the oil a go. Love the look of that wooden bench outside your door - a Lol creation??
You're welcome. Glad to hear you have been so productive. The bench at the front of the house is a Lol creation and the one at the back is an old church pew, only just repainted and is now in the kitchen. xx
Just wanted a catch up about the Dandelions .
I just put it in oil /heads and didnt turn it into a salve but have a friend who has painful knees so gave her a small pot of it .
She used it ..applied it to her knee as it was and she said it took the pain away directly.
She said it lasted for a few hours / relief no pain
I just wanted to pass this on if others may find it helpful
Thanks for sharing - good old Dandelion xx
Good morning Terri☀️
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and understanding! Beautiful Hawthorn!🌿🐝
Hello Barbara - you are welcome as always. Hope you are enjoying the Hawthorn there too xx
Beautiful lady ❤❤❤
Like yourself xx
The Hawthorn blossom is abundant here too, in Derbyshire, UK. It's so beautiful!
Isn't it - just glorious! xx
I love starting my Sundays off with your new films. Such a lovely way to kickstart my time in the garden. I think I’ll go out and pick some dandelion for a tincture and oil since there’s an abundance of it throughout my lawn.
How lucky you are! xx
You are a wonderful person ❤️ Thank you
You are so kind, thanks! xx
Thank you for sharing this information. I wasn't aware that the apple cider vinegar infusions would last for up to a year (obviously using good quality organic vinegar) and to use it in salad dressings also! Have a wonderful week.
On tincture; you can also let aome of the alcohol evaporate off, i make tincture of cannabis for myself and i use everclear, but after a couple of days on the fridge, the ethanol will have evaporated perhaps down to 45% alcohol (vs 95%) and can ve evaporated even further, then diluted in water.
Thank you for this video! Dandelions are in full bloom now, here on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦. I’ll definitely be making my first tincture and oil with dandelions. Just last week, I made what was suppose to be a Yellow Bell (Forsythia) & Dandelion jelly. Unfortunately it didn’t set, but it tastes sooooo good!!
Well that is the main thing😀 - good taste xx
Thank you Danu most helpful ❤
Good Morning (here) Terri! Thank you again for sharing your garden, kitchen, and wisdom with us. Lovely to see blue Galway skies. Ive read and heard a number of times, that there are probiotics and other nutrients on plants, so to keep washing at a minimum. If you don't have your own garden, I think it's fair to ask someone who does to share. I'd be happy to, so assume others would too. We all know there are thankfully more than enough dandelions to go around! Happy Sunday!
I agree - that is a good idea. Lots of people are coming together nowadays, in community, sharing all sorts of things xx
Thank you Terri. I'll be harvesting my dandelions this week.
July of Canada 🇨🇦
You are an excellent teacher,Terri! Your New Grange ring is lovely!😀
Thank you - appreciate that xx
Thanks great information.
Thank you Terry, I am excited, I have 3 weeks left to go before my herbs are ready for tincture!
Glad you gave it a try ! xx
Thank you so much 💓 have a wonderful week 😊
Thanks for another informative video. Blessings xx
Blessings to you Jamie xx
Thanks for the tip of replaceing alcohol with vinegar
You're welcome xx
Here in Eastern Canada. Really enjoy your teaching videos. Had my first dandelion tea this week. I really enjoyed it. Plan to pick some more and freeze the flowers petals for later teas. Hope this won't destroy the medicinal properties. I have turned my double city lot here in New Brunswick into a forest garden over time. I have planted over 200-300 trees, shrubs, flowers, raised bed and this year a small greenhouse. I am so grateful for this plot of land to play in. Also, because the main "lawn" of my back yard is very acidic, moss has gradually encroached throughout and I love it. There are different mosses so you get a camouflage look to it. I also dug a 8x 12 ft pond with a rubber liner,, pond plants, rocks and goldfish. The fish have over wintered time and time again in our harsh -35 F temperatures. I dug the pond down 3-4 ft with a shelf all around. The fish seem to go dormant over the winter. Its amazing. Again, love your channel and teaching. Thank you.
That sounds incredible Margaret - fair play to you for creating such abundance xx
Wonderful 🌼🔆
The light there looks amazing 🌳
Thank you so much!! I will go out in the morning and collect dandelions from my front yard. There are a good amount there. Have a great week!
Thanks - hope you did too xx
Great video! Thank you. I would just say if you are using glycerin and water, use a good water. If you live in a city, buy a spring water, not tap water.
Most definitely! Isn't it sad that we have come to this xx
I look forward to your videos every Sunday! I have taken a course from the Wise Women and the Intro to herbalism and both programs are amazing!
Thanks Mrs O'Brian - delighted to hear you are enjoying the two courses xxx
Your kitchen reno looks fantastic, congrats!!! Thank you!
I still have a botle off Swedish-Bitter on alcohol, maybe 30y. old and still OK. Just use a few drops on a sugar cube (normal), but I like it also pure, even its terrible taste. Good for the airways my aunt ( non) used to say, because she prepared it. Maybe she liked only the alcohol??🤔 😂 R.I.P. Anna and thank you for the botle. 😋
Thank you so much! Greetings from Australia...great to see that you are “playing the right game”
Nature’s facts, logic and wisdom! With you All the way! 🙏
Greetings to you judit - glad to meet you xx
Halfway through your video wisdom….thank you for your common sense approach. So much fear of Everything these days.
Thank you!
I do like common sense😀 and I am sick of the fear drive. We just have to live - it's not that risky xx
Thank you for keeping this simple and pure. I find your videos very helpful and informative.
So glad to hear that - thank you xx
Such Fantastic Information, I love learning from the phenomenal Terry Conroy. You inspire me❤
Thank you Keitha - you can do any of this too xx
😘almost 1300 views no comments 🤔 thank you Terri & Lol
Thank you so much❤❤❤
You are welcome xx
wonderful information with all the treasures of nature. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Hi Teri. I like your potatoes beds. I have 2 , 1 red and one blue. Broccoli 🥦 getting alot of wind today. 47degrees north, Central Wa. Arrowleaf Balsom root is abound in a yellow sea. I have learned so much from your channel.
Your garden sounds so colourful - I know what you mean - I have a yellow sea too x
Beautiful video, Terri. Your previous video to collect and process the tincture and oil extraction reminded me to stop procrastinating. This one served as a reminder that time has flown by and I need to prepare to bottle my tincture. Blessed be you all. Peace, love and light. (from NW Georgia USA)
Ha ha! time is moving so fast these days xx
Exploring nature is wonderful. Cleanse your body by removing all packaged processed supermarket foods from your diet. It takes time to change bad habits but little by little you can do it.
I have learned so much from you Terri. Love your videos. Myra from Tennessee USA ❤😊
Thanks Myra, glad you are enjoying and learning xx
Thank you ...
You're welcome! xx
I’m so on same page Teri! Such an obsession with washing stuff! Just use common sense, which should go without saying! I’m just about to make Lemon Balm tincture picked from my front garden! No washing needed! 🙂🌀🌳🌳🌀🌳
Thank you for all your videos and sharing your valuable knowledge.
No problem xx
Hello Terry,
Thank you, I love watching your videos. So informative. I also love your intro music, matches you environment, it’s so relaxing.
Although I’ve searched for the album on Lol Hardiman channel, I’ve not found that particular tune.
Thanks so much for watching Anne. Lol's music on YT is a little different. For the last couple of years he has been working on a new album of instrumental music similar to the music on this channel and hopefully.. he might have his album ready by the end of the year xx
Really enjoyed watching thank you Terri as always , i revisit many of your films often & each time i gather a real sense of needing to know more & more about all the nature around the abundance is there everyday the amazing Herbs & flowers & i love watching your pets always makes me smile , i must ask about the funny Donkey sounds in soundtrack at the end is that your own Donkey 🥰
No she belongs to a neighbour x
Hello Terri, I am really grateful for the inspiration. We are soon moving to our country house and I am going to make a nettle tincture for my husband's ragweed allergy. Do you have any other suggestions as to how to prepare for this allergy except for nettle? Many thanks and have a lovely week!💞🍀
For hayfever allergies I would start your husband on Nettle tea next February and it will build up his resistance. xx
Thank u for sharing 💓
You're welcome! xx
I’m going to make some thank you 🙏 ❤ love your doggies
You are very welcome!
Always so interesting and informative, thank you for the lovely video 😊jeanne-marie
Thankyou Terri. I made this tincture with you those few weeks ago. Thankyou for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
You're welcome - enjoy your tincture xx