6 Best Dandelion supplements
- Contains 328 dried carrot per vegetable capsule
- Contains 52 mg of concentrated extract
- Contains 30 ml of dandelion extract (Taraxacum officinale)
- alcohol-based herbal tincture
- Formula for digestion and appetite
- Contains dandelion, St. Johns wort and peppermint
- Formula for the liver
- With herbal extracts, amino acids, minerals and vitamin C
- Formula for the liver and digestion
- Contains greater celandine,, milk thistle, centaury and dandelion
- Formula with antioxidant properties especially for digestion
- Contains common club moss, dandelion, olive tree, ginkgo biloba and bladderwrack
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Taraxacum officinale
The scientific name of dandelion is Taraxacum officinale. We traditionally call the plant dandelion because horses love it. The English name is dandelion which has its origin in Latin. It means teeth of the lion.
Dandelions are found everywhere and they grow and bloom almost all year round. Some people consider it a weed, but that designation is unjustified.
What is dandelion good for?
Dandelion, in fact, have all sorts of healthy properties. They are rich in bitter substances, phytonutrients, and vitamins and minerals. Bitters, the name says it all, have a bitter taste and have a beneficial effect on digestion. Dandelion has traditionally been used for a variety of ailments.
It supports blood sugar metabolism and fat digestion, contributes to a healthy liver and gallbladder and healthy urinary tract. It has a diuretic effect and is good for kidney function.*
* EC approval health claim(s) pending.
Is dandelion (tea) dangerous?
Dandelion tea, supplements and tinctures are not dangerous. Dandelion leaf and dandelion root are packed with nutrients and are actually very healthy.
The flowers, leaves and roots of wild dandelion are edible as long as they are free of pesticides.
Dandelion supplements are concentrated. Therefore, it is advisable to always observe the directions for use. As with all other supplements, people who are sensitive to certain plants may experience an allergic reaction from the use of dandelion. Always consult with your doctor before use.
Dandelion supplements
The leaves and flowers of the dandelion can be added to a salad, provided they are unsprayed. Slightly trickier is to eat the root, especially since dandelion is a bitter substance plant. Not everyone can appreciate the bitter taste.
Fortunately, dandelion is available in supplement form and as a tea. Dandelion supplements come in tablet and capsule form, as well as a tincture.
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Written by: Marcella van der Wel and Wouter Olthof
Reviewed by: Liesbeth Thoen
Updated on: January 14, 2024