Dandelion honey is not exactly honey, because bees have nothing to do with its preparation, but it is very tasty and has many health benefits, an indispensable helper for the liver and kidneys, and improves metabolism.

If you open an encyclopedia on herbs, such as the books of Maria Treben, you will be surprised to find that the dandelion is not just a cute and sunny flower that decorates the spring meadows, but an invaluable herb that is edible from the roots, through the leaves to the flowers.

Dandelion honey is made from dandelion flowers.

And when you add that getting the dandelion blossoms is associated with a walk in nature, it becomes clear why making honey from dandelions is such a good idea.

Dandelion honey recipe:

The first step of the dandelion honey recipe is to select and prepare the dandelions. When picking dandelions, choose a cleaner and more distant place. Choose larger and well-bloomed flowers. Prepare the honey the day you pick the flowers so they are still fresh.

• Wash the picked flowers well, put them in a pot, add finely chopped lemon and pour the water.
• Put the pot on the stove and after it boils let it boil for 12-15 minutes, then remove from the heat and let it stand for about 12 hours.
• After the flowers have been in the water for a sufficient time, the liquid is strained, it is best to use gauze or cloth.
• Now comes the time to add the sugar (brown sugar is better).
  The ratio of liquid to sugar should be 1:1, ie. for 1 liter of water add 1 kilogram of sugar.
• Cook this way until it thickens, about an hour. Good 5 minutes before removing from the heat, add the lemon juice of one lemon just like when making the sweet.
• Pour the finished honey from dandelions into prepared jars and close immediately.
• Then turn the jars upside down until they cool down and the honey is ready to eat.

Dandelion has been used since ancient times as a means of revitalizing the human body. It promotes good functioning of the digestive tract, activates the excretory function of the stomach, increases appetite, and has a positive effect on metabolism. For example, it reduces the levels and eliminates the side effects of high blood sugar.

Dandelion is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, luteolin, which reduce the number of free radicals (the main causes of cancer), thereby reducing the risk of its occurrence.

Dandelion successfully removes toxins from the body, thereby preventing the further formation of tumors and the development of various types of cancer.

Luteolin actually poisons the main components of cancer cells by combining with them, rendering them ineffective and unable to reproduce. This feature has been most clearly demonstrated in prostate cancer.

Interesting facts about dandelion use around the world:

In China, dandelion is called a vegetable, because it is often used to prepare various dishes.

✔ Roasted dandelion roots make a drink that can serve as a substitute for coffee. (And it is soooo good)

✔ Dandelion is a very popular food in Italy. In many restaurants, you can find dandelion dishes on the menu, which are even served at special celebrations. For the locals it is a delicacy.

✔ Dandelion has long been used as a food by various peoples. Native Americans and early settlers in North America also consumed it.

And…

The symbolism of the dandelion is fascinating: it is the only flower that represents the three heavenly bodies (sun, moon and stars). Its yellow color symbolizes the sun, the fluffy and silvery soft ball symbolizes the moon, and the scattered seeds symbolize the stars.

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Stob, Bulgaria