Damiana is used in infusions to incite lust, and is burned to produce visions. Dandelion benefits all functions of the liver. It will also promote healthy circulation. It is also used to treat premenstrual syndrome, as it is a diuretic. It has been shown to reduce cholesterol and uric acid.
Dandelion also helps clear skin eruptions when used both internally and externally.
It is a rich source of potassium, and contains more vitamin A than carrots. It is a sign of rain when the down from a ripened dandelion head falls without wind helping it to do so. To blow the seeds off a ripened head is to carry your thoughts to a loved one, near or far. Dandelion is a common yard, garden, and roadside weed. Do not gather where chemicals have been used, and don't gather those near roadsides, as they have been contaminated from exhausts.