Thank you dear dandelion!
They are often the first yellow splashes of colour on the spring meadow that is just waking up from hibernation. Although the dandelion grows everywhere, very few people realise what amazing witchcraft it contains. Today we would like to share some dandelion witchcraft knowledge with you and suggest a KringelRingelHexperiment… Dandelion is one of our favourite witch plants. The jagged leaves, the bright yellow flowers and, at the end of autumn, the mystical dandelion that sends our wishes sailing through the air. A true quick-change artist.
Even in the witches’ kitchen, we can hardly imagine life without dandelions. We eat the succulent leaves of the witch’s herb, the flowers and closed flower buds and even the root. All parts can be eaten raw, steamed, fried or cooked. No, no part of the dandelion plant is poisonous. You can try it.
The young spring leaves contain fewer bitter substances and can be used to make a delicious dandelion salad. The leaves are particularly rich in vitamin C and provitamin A. The leaves also taste spicy and hot when made into pesto. Those with a sweet tooth can make their own dandelion honey from the flowers with a little diligence. And the bottom to the top. One of our favourite recipes is dandelion coffee made from the root. You can find the recipe here:
Perhaps we were able to motivate you to honour and consume the dandelion.
Now for today’s witchcraft experiment. As simple as it is fascinating. Perhaps you remember it from your childhood. No problem. It’s always beautiful:
- Pick dandelion flowers with stems
- Prepare a bowl of water
- Remove the flower heads (they can be used to make delicious dandelion honey!)
- carefully score the ends of the stalks into thin strips with your fingernail
- Put the scored stems into the water
- say the magic spell: ‘Dandelion, you yellow rascal, show us your ringlets!’
- watch and marvel at what happens!
