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Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 11:08
Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Dandelion

  • Botanical Name

    Taraxacum officinale

  • Part Used

    Leaf

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Alcohol

    30%

  • Dose

    40 to 210mL weekly

Dandelion leaves are one of the most common diuretics used by herbalists to address oedema, urinary stagnation, gout and symptoms of high blood pressure. 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Dandelion and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    The delicate bitter taste of the leaves means they stimulate digestion plus they are nutritious. They are especially high in calcium, phosphorous, carotenes, potassium, magnesium and vitamin C. Like the roots the leaves also contain a high amount of inulin which has a beneficial effect on gut flora

  • Actions

    Diuretic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, diuretic, alterative, nutritive, digestive stimulant

  • Indications

    •    Impaired digestion, indigestion,
    •    Oedema, urinary stagnation, hypertension, cellulite, prostate problems
    •    Gout, rheumatism

  • Energetics

    Cooling, drying, bitter, salty.

  • Use in Pregnancy

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

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Avoid in patients with hypersensitivity/allergy to dandelion or other member of the Asteraceae family.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with potassium-sparing diuretics (such as spironolactone), quinolone antibiotics and lithium

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Parsley Root, Corn Silk, Juniper, Horsetail, Uva Ursi, Golden Rod, Juniper, Buchu, Couchgrass, Crateva, Celery