Nitrogen accumulation in roots

[Charles OlsonStudent]

I have read that Teasel can accumulate nitrogen in its root. Does dandelion do this as well? Parts of my goat pasture is loaded with beautiful yellow dandelions in the spring. Was planning on digging up some of the roots to make tinctures and teas, but am wondering if there may be too much nitrogen in the roots. Related to this is harvesting burdock from a pasture that has had goats previously on it and has had pastured Berkshire hogs on it the past two years. Are the burdock roots safe to use?

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

The nitrogen that accumulates in plant roots is primarily in the form of organic compounds, like amino acids and proteins. When humans consume plants, these organic nitrogen compounds are broken down during digestion into individual amino acids, which are then absorbed and utilized by the body for protein synthesis. The nitrogen in plants is an essential nutrient for humans and is used for good things. The accumulation of nitrogen in plants’ roots isn’t typically a direct concern for human consumption.

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