Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion is a small yellow flower, often considered as a weed by people. It can grow to be 12 inches tall and its flower only opens when the sun is out. The plant has been used for years to help with kidney problems, the root of the plant ma act as a mild laxative. It can be made as a tea or tincture. Dandelion grows most anywhere, even through concrete.
Active Chemical:
Ascorbic Acid
Sources:
Ehrlich, S. (2015, June 1). Dandelion. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
Taraxacum officinale - Natural medicine facts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 5, 2015. 

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