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- Is the buttercup edible, yes or no?
- Do not eat spicy buttercup
- A buttercup is also fresh edible - the dandelion
- Where can you find the dandelion?
- How does the dandelion affect the body?
- Tips
Dandelion is edible and healthy
Is the buttercup edible, yes or no?
You want to enjoy fresh flowers from nature and think of buttercups? Do not rush, but read this article first! The reason: The one buttercups are edible, the others are poisonous ...
Do not eat spicy buttercup
Buttercup is the hot buttercup. It is classified in the plant family of the buttercup family and is considered poisonous. With him you should close no acquaintance in your kitchen. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea and, in the worst case, paralysis and respiratory distress.
It is quite different when plant parts of the hot ranunculus are consumed dried. If you mow your lawn and let the parts of the plant dry to hay, you can still have these buttercups with you. When dried, the hot ranunculus is not poisonous. The toxic substances change to non-toxic substances during drying.
A buttercup is also fresh edible - the dandelion
The dandelion is referred to as buttercup, especially in regions of southern Germany. This is probably due to the fact that its butter yellow flowers were formerly used for coloring butter. He is edible in contrast to the fresh hot ranunculus.
Above all, its flowers, leaves and buds are eaten. The roots are known in medicine. You can use the plant parts for example for:
Where can you find the dandelion?
Dandelions can be found on nitrogen-rich soils. He likes to settle on roadsides, sparse forests, forest edges, meadows and fields. It is best to collect it shortly before or during its flowering period (April to May / June).
How does the dandelion affect the body?
You should not eat too much dandelion. Otherwise it can lead to abdominal pain coupled with nausea and diarrhea. Well-dosed amounts of dandelion have beneficial effects on the body:
Tips
Dandelion is rich in vitamins C, carotene and iron. Regularly integrated in the diet, he replenishes the nutrient depots of the body again.