Make the most of dandelion roots with this simple, flavorful, and useful dandelion root infused honey recipe.
Fall is the ideal time to harvest roots of any kind for your herbal remedy making, dandelions included. This recipe is one of those delicious combinations of remedy and sweet treat recipe.
A jar or two of this in your pantry or herbal apothecary will likely last you a year and may provide the relief you need for digestive issues.
Benefits & Uses of Dandelion Root
Dandelion roots are believed to help secrete toxins from the body. Traditionally, dandelion roots have been prized for their ability to flush and tone the liver. It acts as a diuretic and is often used to flush uric acid in the treatment of gout. These same detoxifying powers are also said to help keep the skin clear. Its bitter flavor can help aid digestion.
How to Harvest Dandelion Root
Dandelions are tenacious with a long taproot that is hard to remove. It is easiest to dig them up after a fall rain. Find a soft spot of ground, in the garden if possible, and dig up the root with a shovel. It will likely break off, that’s okay, just gather whatever is possible.
Cut the greens from the roots. Wash and scrub the dirt off the roots. They will be quite dirty, obviously, scrub them quite well and rinse often.
The roots can now be dried or used fresh. Heck, they can even be tossed into soup.

Making the Most of Honey
Honey has many medicinal benefits on its own and when combined with dandelion root there are numerous ways to apply their combined healing powers.
Honey, like vodka or vinegar in tinctures, can help pull the medicinal quantities of out herbs and into the honey itself.
Dense things like roots are tougher than say mint leaves, so a bit of heat is necessary to help the honey extract the properties from the roots.
To avoid cooking the raw honey, a low steady heat is ideal. This can be done in a couple of ways:
A double boiler over low heat.
A dehydrator set to 95 degrees. The dehydrator is my favorite method because it doesn’t require babysitting like the double boiler in which you may need to watch and add more water as the mixture heats and the water simmers.

How to Use the Infused Honey
Use it to sweeten dandelion root tea and increase the intake of both its and honey’s detoxifying qualities. Both honey and dandelion help with digestion making it a perfect after feasting dessert drink to help the body cope with a large meal. Add it to any herbal tea to help flush toxins from the body and perhaps kick a cold faster.

The medicinal benefits and bitterness concentrate in the roots during the fall. So be sure to use this season to do a little dandelion root digging. Then, get busy with some creative medicine making in your kitchen with this easy and tasty herbal home remedy.
Dandelion Root Infused Honey

Dandelion root infused honey is a delightful and flavorful addition to herbal teas, herbal remedies, and more!
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Washed & Chopped Fresh Dandelion Roots
- 1/2 Cup Honey
Instructions
Double Boiler Method
- Put the dandelion roots into a jar or bowl and cover with honey, stir to remove any air bubbles.
- Place the bowl or jar over a pan with about 2" of simmering water inside.
- This acts like a double boiler, just keep it low so the honey doesn’t foam. Keep the honey warming for about 2 hours. Add more water as necessary.
Dehydrator Method
- Put the dandelion roots into a jar or bowl and cover with honey, stir to remove any air bubbles.
- Place the jar or bowl into a dehydrator. Turn the dehydrator to 95 degrees and let the the honey infuse for 6 hours, longer is absolutely fine.
Strain
- Once the honey has finished infusing, strain the roots from the honey. It's easy to just let the honey drain through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl for a bit.
- Put the dandelion root honey into a clean, labeled jar. Store in a cool, dark cabinet.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 TablespoonAmount Per Serving: Calories: 64Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 0g
We try our best but cannot guarantee that nutrition information is 100% accurate.
Colleen
Monday 22nd of October 2018
Would just a tsp a day or Tablespoon of dandelion infused honey actually be enough per day to help health wise? I know honey is great so I guess if you use honey every day then it might help? Wondering about amount to ingest for benefit to body system. Thanks
Mama Cheryl
Tuesday 14th of August 2018
I can not find dandelions where I live. Does anyone know where I can get it?
Kathie Lapcevic
Sunday 19th of August 2018
You can sometimes buy dried dandelion root from many health food stores.
Susan Hemmingway
Saturday 14th of October 2017
Can you do this with the dried herb?
Kathie Lapcevic
Sunday 15th of October 2017
I've never tried, I imagine you could but maybe infuse for it longer to help it hydrate.
Konstantina
Wednesday 19th of October 2016
Wonderful idea! Thank you. One of the best herbs on the planet and my favorite greens. Can't wait.... :)
Homespun Seasonal Living
Wednesday 19th of October 2016
Oh enjoy!
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Wednesday 5th of October 2016
I love to roast the roots for a coffee substitiute!