I have always heard that it is the flower or the whole plant that is used in dyeing not just the root. (Though there is a site online that says you can get a red from the root). What color is made, I don't know as I have not gotten into natural dyeing. One person told me that she achieved an almost saffron color reddish yellow with the flowers. And another said she used Alum and got yellow. So maybe the mordant might have an effect in the color. Another said that the leaves with salt made red. Found this site of someones experiment: http://www.sewanee.edu/chem/chem&art/Detail_Pages/Projects_2003/Lawrence/htm l/Lawrence.html
The root of the dandelion is good for the liver and has been used in cases of cirrhosis of the liver. It is a diuretic which helps to flush the liver and kidney's. The leaves when picked young is good to add to a salad. The leaves also contain A,B,C, and D vitamins, plus potassium salts, iron and other minerals. The flowers are edible as well and pretty up a salad. The root is also an anti-rheumatic and a mild laxative. If you choose to try dandelion in your diet, please learn the hows and wheres of harvesting the plant. Like don't eat of a dandelion growing very near a highway of road. De -----Original Message----- ..as far as any of the more experienced dyers could tell, get reds from dandelion root. Pixel/Margaret _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
