Herb
Dandelion Root
A bitter root traditionally used to gently support liver function.
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🌱 What it is
Dandelion root is the root of the common dandelion plant, dried and used as a mildly bitter herbal tea or tincture to support digestion and liver function.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Traditionally used to support liver function
- Mild diuretic action
- Gentle, bitter digestive tonic
🥄 How to use it
Drink 1-2 cups of dandelion root teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → daily (steep 1 tsp dried root in hot water 10-15 minutes), or take as part of a liver-support herbA plant, or part of one, used for flavor, food, or gentle health support. More → blend as directed on the product.
How much: 1-2 cups of teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → daily, or as directed on the product label for tinctures/capsules.
Why it works: Dandelion's bitter compounds stimulate bile flow and are traditionally thought to support gentle liver and gallbladder function; it is also a mild diuretic.
⚠️ Cautions
- Avoid if you have gallstones or a bile-duct obstruction — bitter herbs can trigger a painful gallbladder attack.
- May interact with diabetes medication or diuretics — check with your doctor.
- Those allergic to ragweed, marigolds, or daisies may react to dandelion. Mononucleosis, scrofula, and any new breast lump need a doctor's diagnosis and treatment — this tea is not a substitute for medical care.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
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