Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)
EMA-monograph traditional European herb for mild dyspeptic complaints and as a mild diuretic, broad traditional use, limited modern RCT evidence.
Why
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) holds an EMA HMPC Traditional Use monograph for relief of mild dyspeptic complaints and to support liver function. Dandelion leaf has a separate monograph for mild diuretic use. Modern clinical evidence is limited; the regulatory anchor is the traditional-use registration.
How it works
Sesquiterpene lactones provide bitter effect and stimulate bile secretion (choleretic). Inulin content supports gut microbiota. Potassium content contributes to the mild diuretic effect of leaf preparations.
Expected onset · Bitter / choleretic effect acute; diuretic effect within hours
How to take
Dosage
Dried root: 3–4 g as decoction, three times daily. Leaf: 4–10 g daily as infusion.
Timing
Before meals (root) or throughout day (leaf)
On the label
Dandelion root (Taraxaci radix) for digestive use; leaf (folium) for diuretic use. Different monographs for each.
Ideal for
Adults with mild dyspepsia, fluid retention, or seeking gentle hepatic-tonic traditional support.
Safety
Evidence
EMA classifies dandelion root at Traditional Use for mild dyspeptic complaints and liver support. Traditional-use registration only, no Cochrane review, no Well-Established Use monograph, no EFSA-authorised claim, and no major-journal RCT supports a specific therapeutic effect. Inclusion here reflects the documented tradition; modern clinical evidence is limited.
Traditional-use registration only, no Cochrane review, no Well-Established Use monograph, no EFSA-authorised claim, and no major-journal RCT supports a specific therapeutic effect. Inclusion here reflects the documented tradition; modern clinical evidence is limited.
Where to get it
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