A perennial herb with jagged leaves and bright yellow flowers, dandelion root has been traditionally valued as a liver tonic and digestive bitter in European herbalism for centuries. Its deep taproot accumulates inulin and bitter compounds that support hepatic function and gentle bowel movement.
root, leaf, flower
tea, tincture, decoction, powder, capsule
1–2 tsp dried root as decoction 2–3x daily; 2–4 mL tincture 3x daily
May cause allergic reactions in Asteraceae-sensitive individuals.
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