Dandelion

Useful as a mild bitter and diuretic herb, but the hard clinical evidence is still light.

A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.

Dandelion leaf has mild diuretic support from small human work, while root is more often used as a bitter digestive. Prebiotic fibers and polyphenols are likely part of its profile.

• Acts as a gentle traditional diuretic
• Supports bitter digestive signaling
• Provides inulin and antioxidant polyphenols

Typically used as tea, tincture, or 500-1500 mg/day of dried extract.

• Frequent urination
• GI upset
• Allergic reactions

May increase urination, interact with lithium or diuretics, and irritate people with ragweed-family allergy.

Traditional use is long, but modern randomized evidence is thinner than the reputation suggests.

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