Dandelion Greens

BENEFICIAL The leaves are eaten in southwest Virginia lightly sautéed. They are known as mountain greens or forest greens. The brightly colored flowers are bitter when steeped into a tea. In traditional folklore dandelion greens are said to be the best antidote for anger, especially if there is an autoimmune mechanism involved with a disease process.
CAUTION  If you are at the stage where you must restrict potassium, dandelion greens are high in potassium. They are also known as a mild diuretic.