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Common hardy perennial from 0,05 to 0,40 m of which one uses whole.
Dandelion is known as a depurative, useful in case of hepatic insufficiency, gout, arteriosclerosis, hypercholesterol, constipation, cellulitis, asthenia. In external use for warts, freckles, dermatosis. Decoction : One handful for one liter of water, boil 2 minutes, let infuse 10 minutes ; one cup before each meal. To banish freckles: boil a handful of flowers during 30 minutes, filter, facial lotion morning and evening. To eat without moderation, young dandelion leaves are especially popular in salads. Lotion to tone the skin with a decoction of roots, 60g per liter, boil 30 minutes, let infuse for 2 hours.
 
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