Family
- Asteraceae
Constituents
- Taraxin
- Terpenes
- Flavonoids
- Phytosterols
- Inulin (high concentration in the root)
- Potassium
- Bitter principles
Parts used
- Leaves and roots, sometimes flowers
Properties
- Diuretic
- Cholagogue
- Choleretic
- Depurative
- Appetite stimulant
- Increases the secretions of bile
- Possible action on some tumors (cancer)
- Anti-inflammatory
Side effects
- Eventually, skin and gastrointestinal problems, to a high degree
- Allergy
- Sometimes dandelion, due to its diuretic effect (especially the root), can lead to urinary incontinence
Contraindications
- Gallstones
- Allergy to this plant or to other plants of the Asteraceae family
- In case of kidney or gallbladder problems or in case of stones, please seek the advice of a naturopath
Interactions
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Forms of use
- Dandelion decoction
- Dandelion infusion
- Dandelion capsule
- Dandelion extract
- Dandelion mother tincture
- Dandelion honey