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Dandelion

General Information

OTHER NAMES: Taraxacum officinale, butter flower, lion's tooth, pee-a-bed, and others.


HISTORY: The first documented use was in the 10th and 11th centuries in China and India, it was also used by the early Indigenous people in North America


PROPERTIES: Diuretic, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antiinflammatory

Considered Uses

Cardiovascular: Heart failure


Throat: Tonsillitis


Gastrointestinal: Loss of appetite, dyspepsia (indigestion) (German Commission E), intestinal gas, laxative, liver problems, gallstones


Genitourinary: Possibly helps prevent urinary tract infections


Musculoskeletal: Muscle aches, arthritis


Neurologic: 


Skin: Skin toner, eczema


Glucose: May help to lower blood sugar


Cancer: Possibly anti-proliferative effects


Other: Diuretic (especially in swelling of extremities)(root tea), possibly deters blood clotting as an anticoagulant (NIH), weight loss (NIH-more studies needed)


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SIDE EFFECTS: Heartburn, allergic reaction, diarrhea


CAUTION/CONTRAINDICATIONS: Gallbladder problems, ragweed and related plants), bleeding disorders, kidney failure. Lots of potential drug interactions to include lithium, some antibiotics, CYP450 1A2, may decrease the effects of medications metabolized by the liver, caution with antidiabetic medication, other diuretics or "water pills," antacids


FORMS: Tea, powder, tincture, fresh, capsules, extracts, tablets


RECOMMENDED BRANDS

No recommended brands available at this time


DOSAGES: As directed

Reported doses - often NOT supported by evidence (reported by various sources (WebMD, RxList, Epocrates, German Commission E, NIH publications and others). Read dosages and instructions carefully when available on the label.


Tea: 1 tablespoon of cut plant in 1 c of water (per German Commission E)

Tea: 0.5 to 2 g of dandelion root 3 times daily

Tes: 4 to 8 mL of root tincture 3 times daily




*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure a condition. The uses listed above are tentative; some have or are undergoing research trials, but many are not FDA-approved. You must investigate these supplements further before deciding to use them. Check interactions and contraindications on sites like Drugs.com or WebMD. Do not attempt to treat a serious condition like liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart, cancer, diabetes, or thyroid issues without discussing it with a healthcare provider first. If you are pregnant, do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.

Dandelion

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