![Image](http://www.backwoodshome.com/art/bhmheadline2.gif)
The dandelion is a healthful, great tasting weed you can eat
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/williamsc44.html
By Carol Williams
![Image](http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/images/williamsc44.gif)
The dandelion's true name is Taraxacum Officinale, which means "the official remedy for disorders."
-snip-
Modern science has analyzed dandelion greens. They are a good source of calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. They have twice as much vitamin A in a one-cup serving than most vitamin pills. They also have as much calcium as a children's vitamin or half a glass of milk. That's more than most other vegetables. Without vitamin A, people have eye problems and have trouble fighting infections. Vitamin A helps kids grow tall and keeps skin healthy. Calcium keeps bones strong and growing and nerves working right. --- continued at link, above ---