Dandelion Root Powder 4 oz (Diente de Leon) for Herbal Shots

Dandelion root powder, 4 oz. Taraxacum officinale, milled fine, one ingredient, organic or wildcrafted depending on the harvest, and known as diente de leon in Spanish. Wildcrafted in Bulgaria.

How to use it, and why the powder is different

Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons into 4 fl oz of boiling water, mix well, cover and let it stand 2 to 3 minutes, then drink as an herbal shot. That is the whole method. There is no simmering and no straining, because the root has already been milled. A cut or whole root needs a 15 minute simmer to get anything out of it, and milling removes that step. Stir again before drinking, since powder settles.

What it tastes like

Earthy and properly bitter, the same character as the whole root. The bitterness comes from a group of compounds called sesquiterpene lactones, the reason dandelion root has been brewed as a bitter drink for as long as anyone has records of it. It is taken as a small shot rather than sipped by the mug, and it is naturally caffeine free.

What is in the bag

Dandelion root powder and nothing else. One ingredient, no fillers, no additives and no flow agents.

What dandelion root powder is, and what it is not

This is the root of Taraxacum officinale, the same bright yellow flower that comes up through every lawn, milled to a fine powder. It is not dandelion leaf, which is a different part of the same plant with a different flavor and a different traditional use. This bag is root only, powdered rather than cut and sifted.

Other ways it is used

Beyond the herbal shot, dandelion root powder is traditionally prepared as a tea or a tincture. Both are on the label, and the powder form is what makes them quick, since there is nothing to strain.

How many shots are in one bag

This is 4 oz, about 113 g, of milled root. At 1 teaspoon per shot and about 2.5 g per teaspoon, that is about 45 herbal shots. At 2 teaspoons per shot, about 22.

How to store it

Tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C), as printed on the bag.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use dandelion root powder?
Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons of the powder into 4 fl oz of boiling water, mix well, cover, and let it stand 2 to 3 minutes, then drink it as a shot. Because it is a powder there is nothing to strain and no simmering, which is what the whole or cut root needs. Stir again before drinking. The method for the herb in general, including a longer simmer for a mug sized cup of the cut root, is in our dandelion root tea guide.

What is the difference between this powder and the cut and sifted dandelion root?
This bag is milled to a fine powder, so it stirs into hot water for a quick herbal shot with no simmering and no straining. The cut and sifted dandelion root is the same plant in loose pieces, which needs a 15 minute simmer and a strainer. Choose the powder for speed, the cut root if you prefer to simmer a traditional pot.

Is this the same as the dandelion root tea bags?
No. The dandelion root tea bags are pre portioned at 2,000 mg with nothing to measure. This is loose milled powder, so you set the amount yourself, shot by shot.

What does dandelion root powder taste like?
Earthy and bitter, the character of the sesquiterpene lactones in the root, taken as a small shot rather than a full mug.

Where can I buy dandelion root powder?
Here. This is 4 oz of milled dandelion root powder, organic or wildcrafted, one ingredient, from Bulgaria. Orders leave in 1 to 2 business days, and we ship worldwide with duty pre paid for most countries.

How should I store it?
Tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F.

¿Qué es el diente de león en polvo?
El diente de león en polvo (Taraxacum officinale) es la raíz de la planta de flor amarilla molida hasta quedar en polvo fino. Nuestra bolsa trae 4 oz, orgánica o silvestre, un solo ingrediente, de Bulgaria. Se prepara como shot herbal: disuelva de 1 a 2 cucharaditas en 4 fl oz de agua hirviendo, mezcle bien, tape y deje reposar de 2 a 3 minutos. No hay que hervir ni colar, a diferencia de la raíz cortada. Método completo en nuestra guía para preparar té de diente de león.

DIRECTIONS:

Dandelion root powder is traditionally prepared as an herbal shot. It can also be prepared as a tea or tincture. To prepare as an herbal shot, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of dandelion root powder to 4 fl oz of boiling water. Mix well. Cover and steep for 2 to 3 minutes, then enjoy. Stir it again before you drink, because the powder settles.

Store tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C).

• Processing Time: Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days.
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