Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a valued herb with a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. Our organic dandelion root is cultivated in the U.S. and can be used in teas, extracts, and body care recipes. Dandelion is known for its benefits in supporting digestive health, liver function, and mild diuretic action.*
Native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa, dandelion has been used for centuries in practices like Traditional Chinese Medicine and Arabian medicine. Its bright yellow flowers, made of hundreds of tiny blooms, close at night and open during the day.
Dandelion grows widely and can be found in lawns and roadsides worldwide, including in areas like the Himalayas, where it is also used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Various Indigenous cultures in North America have used dandelion for its gastrointestinal and cleansing properties. The Bella Coola, Algonquian, Aleut, and Cherokee tribes all valued dandelion for its healing benefits, often making teas, poultices, and decoctions from the plant.
 
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dandelion is known to clear heat from the liver, support the stomach and lungs, and uplift mood. It’s also beneficial for lactation. Dandelion root is valued for its inulin content and digestive tonic properties, helping to stimulate appetite and soothe digestive issues. It is especially recommended for women going through menopause.
 
Dandelion greens, when young and tender, are delicious in salads or cooked like spinach with seasonings. The root, with its bitter, drying, and cooling energetic qualities, is beneficial for calming heat and irritation in the body.
 
Precautions
Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
 
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