Dandelion Root
Commonly used for
Liver Health
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What is it? / Overview
Dandelion's taraxasterol and phenolic antioxidants protect liver cells against toxins in animal models, and its inulin content acts as a prebiotic, but none of this has been confirmed in human clinical trials -- traditional and preclinical support only.
How is it used? / Administration
Form: Taraxacum officinale root (and leaf) extract, tea, or tincture
Typical dose studied: No validated clinical dose -- varies by preparation
Timing: With food
Choleretic (bile-flow-stimulating) activity is the reason for the gallstone/bile-duct caution -- traditional use, not a proven human liver treatment.
How well does it work? / Evidence
? Emerging / limited evidence
Who should avoid it?
Avoid with: Food Allergies; Cholelithiasis / Gallstones; Chronic kidney disease (Stage 3, 4, or 5) — NOT on dialysis
Interacts with: Diuretics, lithium -- theoretical potentiation via dandelion's mild diuretic effect; Antidiabetic agents, anticoagulants -- theoretical additive effects
Already taking it? Human clinical trial evidence for liver support is essentially absent -- the supporting data are almost entirely preclinical (animal/in-vitro). Reasonable, low-risk to continue, but don't expect a proven liver or 'detox' benefit.
Research & references
Herrera Vielma F et al. (2025). The Role of Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) in Liver Health and Hepatoprotective Properties. Pharmaceuticals.
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