Origins of the Dandelion Centre
The dandelion is a symbol for integrated health, fertility, resilience, and rising above life’s challenges.
Do you remember as a child, the thrill of discovering a beautiful white fluffy flower in a meadow, blowing on it and hoping that your wish will be fulfilled?
The Dandelion
Origin of the name
This plant was chosen to represent the Centre because of its scientific name, taraxacum officinale. The origin of the word is from the Greek ‘taraxos’ (disorders) and ‘akos’ (a remedy). Both emotional and physical disorders can be healed by using this plant. The knowledge that mind and body are connected in profound ways is core to the Dandelion Centre’s approach.
Healing properties
Since ancient times, the roots, foliage and flower of the dandelion have been valued for their inherent healing properties. Benefits include:
- Detoxifying the body by improving kidney and liver health
- Strengthening the immune system
- Regulating hormone balance
- Stimulating insulin production (great for diabetics!)
- Providing a healthy dose of iron, calcium, and vitamin A, C, D and K
Dandelion Centre’s vision is that nutrition is fundamental to health and wellbeing. When it comes to enhancing fertility or mother and baby health during pregnancy, positive food choices are essential.
Roots and Seeds
The dandelion is a plant with strong roots that thrives in difficult conditions. It is a symbol for one’s ability to rise above life’s challenges. Dandelion Centre’s mission is to prevent emotional and physical disorders by promoting resilience strategies. The dandelion is also a symbol for fertility when its seeds soar across the sky scattering among new grounds.
How does the Dandelion Centre support fertility health?
Through courses, events and retreats, Dandelion Centre disseminates new knowledge on fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood A further aim of the Centre is to establish a network of like-minded professionals who are expert in the field, to generate new ideas on integrated health for fertility and to provide a better service to our patients.
Find out more about our integrated fertility care