Also known as: Taraxacum officinale, Lion's Tooth
Dandelion is a traditional medicinal herb used for centuries as a diuretic and digestive aid. Modern research supports its hepatoprotective properties and mild diuretic effect without significant potassium loss.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a ubiquitous plant whose roots and leaves have been valued in European and Asian traditional medicine for liver and kidney support. The root is particularly rich in sesquiterpene lactones, taraxasterol, and inulin, while the leaves contain high levels of potassium, which naturally replaces electrolytes lost through its diuretic action. Preclinical research demonstrates choleretic and hepatoprotective effects, while limited human studies confirm increased urinary frequency. Dandelion root extracts have also shown anti-inflammatory and modest hypoglycemic potential in early-stage research.
Dandelion root extracts stimulate bile flow (choleretic effect) and show hepatoprotective activity in animal models, potentially aiding fat digestion and liver detoxification.
Dandelion leaf extract significantly increases urinary frequency and volume within 5 hours of ingestion, with the advantage of high potassium content to offset electrolyte loss.
Split into 2–3 doses before meals
Root preparations are preferred for liver and digestive support; leaf preparations for diuretic use.
Liver and digestive support
Mild diuretic effect
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