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Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Dandelion

  • Botanical Name

    Taraxacum officinale

  • Part Used

    Root

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Alcohol

    30%

  • Dose

    20 to 170mL weekly

Dandelion root has been used for centuries as a traditional medicine in the relief and treatment of several diseases, particularly involving the liver where it increases function and decreases inflammation. It is gently stimulating and moves stagnation (alterative). 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Dandelion and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Dandelion root has also been used for centuries to support the health of people with cancer. For such a ubiquitous herb, well-designed human studies are surprisingly rare. Preclinical trials are encouraging, showing reduced growth of cancer cells in various organ tissues, however future human clinical trials are fundamental to fully understand how dandelion root may be efficacious in treating or preventing cancer in humans.

  • Actions

    Alterative, nutritive, choleretic, cholagogue, mild laxative, antioxidant, bitter tonic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective

  • Indications

    •    Digestive complaints such as poor fat digestion or absorption, dyspepsia, lack of appetite and constipation
    •    Water retention
    •    Skin eruptions such as acne, eczema and boils
    •    Hormonal imbalances, premenstrual symptoms including bloating, clots, cramping, irregular bowel movements and excess anger
    •    Healthy liver function
    •    Arthritis
    •    Cystitis

  • Energetics

    Cooling, drying, bitter, sweet.

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Based on a long history of use in traditional medicine dandelion is generally considered safe in pregnancy and lactation. Dandelion root is used for various complaints such as digestive issues, diuretics and iron support during pregnancy.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Generally considered to be safe however it is recommended that it not be used by people with obstruction of the bile ducts, if gallstones are present or in cases of other serious diseases of the gall bladder. May cause allergy in people allergic to ragweed and daisies.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with lithium, quinolone antibiotics, anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin) and antidiabetic drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.

  • Substitutes

    Celandine, Dandelion Root, St. Mary’s Thistle, Schizandra, Globe Artichoke, Turmeric, Boldo, Yellow Dock