Dandelions are one of the first "weeds" that pop up in our yard.  At first, we collected a bunch in order to make Dandelion Jelly for the fun of it.  But as I dove into my herbal books more deeply, I realized that this annoying weed that everyone wants to get rid of can actually be very beneficial.  The entire plant is usable. The flowers are dehydrated and infused in oils in order to add to our After Sun Body Butter, because it helps fight against sun spots and aids in skin healing.  The leaves are bitter but can create a mineral-rich salad with calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins C, K, A, and some B vitamins.  The roots can be dehydrated, roasted, and chopped to be used as a tea, turned into a tincture, or ground as a coffee additive.  Another important job of dandelion is that it helps support the liver.  No matter what part of the plant we decide to use, it proves to be beneficial to our health and wellbeing.