The herbaceous perennial plants with a rosette of dark green leaves that grow up to 12' long and one or more hollow, ...

Why dandelions keep coming back—and how to finally stop them.

Most people recognize dandelions as the yellow flowering weed that pops up in lawns and gardens. But this plant, officially known as Taraxacum officinale, has long been used in herbal medicine for its ...

Is it just me or do we live in a world that is full of fear? Some of the fears seem rational, and others are just absurd.

While dandelions in your front yard may be a bit pesky (the flower is considered a weed since it can easily take over lawns and gardens), dandelion tea is a whole different story. Dandelions in tea, ...

At some point or another, most of us have played travel agent to a dandelion. Blowing on their tufted tops is a childhood rite of passage for many, and a simple puff of air is all it takes to send the ...

When you think of dandelion, you probably picture a pesky weed. But did you know that the plant has long been used in herbal medicine? You can drink an infusion made of the plant's leaves or of ...

Too many cocktails. A heavy dinner. An indulgent vacation. We’ve all experienced the puffy face and bloated belly that quickly follows. What, if anything, can be done? Aside from downing some extra ...

Consumed for centuries, dandelion coffee is now making a comeback. Much like a can of O’Doul’s or alcohol-free wine, decaffeinated coffee has always seemed like a somewhat unnecessary (and unnatural) ...