Common weeds are found to be beneficial from a medicinal and nutritional perspective. Yet, we are usually in a hurry to eliminate them. I'm wondering what caused these habits and if it's worth breaking them. Should we be giving weeds more recognition? Nutrition & Medicinal Components of Common Weeds: 1. Dandelions. Of course, this has to be my first pick. Everything from the flower down to the root is edible. Tasty raw or cooked and can be harvested anytime. Try them in a salad, stir-fry, or soup. They can be eaten raw, breaded, fried, or even used to make dandelion wine. The root