Organic Dandelion Extract

Organic Dandelion Extract (Taraxacum officinale)

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a perennial herb native to Eurasia and naturalised across the world, with a documented history of medicinal use spanning over 1,000 years in European, Arabic, and Traditional Chinese Medicine traditions. Despite its reputation as a common garden weed, Dandelion is one of the most nutritionally dense and medicinally versatile plants in the Western herbal tradition — every part of the plant has traditional medicinal use, from root to flower. It has been included in the pharmacopoeias of numerous countries and remains one of the most widely used herbs in contemporary Western herbal practice.

Dandelion is classified as a hepatic, cholagogue, diuretic, and bitter tonic herb in Western herbal medicine — categories of herbs traditionally used to support liver, gallbladder, kidney, and digestive wellness. The root and leaf have distinct but complementary traditional properties: the root is primarily used for liver and digestive wellness, while the leaf is primarily used for kidney and diuretic wellness. This extract is prepared in 60% alcohol from certified organic Dandelion root and aerial parts.

Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Taraxacin and taraxacerin — naturally occurring bitter sesquiterpene lactones unique to Taraxacum species; the primary bitter compounds responsible for Dandelion's traditional digestive and liver properties
• Inulin — a naturally occurring prebiotic polysaccharide; particularly abundant in Dandelion root; one of the most researched naturally occurring prebiotic compounds in contemporary botanical science
• Taraxasterol and β-sitosterol — naturally occurring phytosterols present in the root
• Flavonoids — including luteolin, apigenin, and quercetin
• Phenolic acids — including caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, and chicoric acid
• Carotenoids — including lutein and zeaxanthin; naturally occurring in the aerial parts and flowers
• Vitamins and minerals — naturally rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals including potassium, calcium, and iron
• Sesquiterpenes — including germacranolide and eudesmanolide lactones

Traditional Herbal Use

Liver & Gallbladder Wellness

Dandelion root is one of the most important liver and gallbladder herbs in Western herbal medicine, with a long traditional history of use for liver and gallbladder wellness. It is classified as a hepatic and cholagogue herb in traditional herbal practice — categories of herbs traditionally used to support liver function and bile flow — and is a classic inclusion in traditional herbal formulas for liver and gallbladder support.

Digestive & Bitter Tonic Wellness

Dandelion is classified as a bitter tonic and carminative herb in Western herbal medicine, with a long traditional history of use for digestive and gastrointestinal wellness. Its naturally occurring taraxacin and taraxacerin content stimulates digestive secretions in the traditional herbal model, making it a classic inclusion in traditional herbal formulas for digestive support.

Kidney & Diuretic Wellness

Dandelion leaf is one of the most important diuretic herbs in Western herbal medicine, with a long traditional history of use for kidney and urinary wellness. Unlike many diuretic herbs, Dandelion leaf naturally replenishes potassium lost through increased urinary output, making it a particularly well-regarded diuretic herb in traditional herbal practice.

Eliminative & Detox Wellness

Dandelion is classified as an alterative and eliminative herb in Western herbal medicine, with a traditional history of use for eliminative and detoxification wellness. Its combined liver, gallbladder, and kidney tonic properties have made it one of the most widely used herbs in traditional herbal detoxification formulas.

Skin & Inflammatory Wellness

Dandelion has a traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine for skin and inflammatory wellness, particularly in the context of skin conditions associated with liver and eliminative wellness. Its naturally occurring flavonoid and carotenoid content have generated research interest in the context of antioxidant and inflammatory wellness.

How to Use

Take 20–30 drops under the tongue or in a little juice or water, up to 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Generally very well tolerated. Allergy warning: Dandelion belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family — those with known allergies to Asteraceae plants (including ragweed, chrysanthemums, or marigolds) should exercise caution. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have gallstones or bile duct obstruction. May interact with diuretic medications and lithium — consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking these medications. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without practitioner guidance.

Ingredients

Organic Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) root and aerial parts, 60% alcohol.

Stack This With

• Milk Thistle Extract — complementary liver and hepatoprotective herb
• Burdock Root Extract — complementary alterative and liver wellness herb
• Turmeric Extract — complementary liver and anti-inflammatory herb
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

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Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.