DANDELION
From Web MD
Other
Names:
Blowball, Cankerwort, Cochet, Common
Dandelion, Couronne de Moine, Dandelion Extract, Dandelion Herb, Délice
Printanier, Dent-de-Lion, Diente de Leon, Dudal, Endive Sauvage, Fausse
Chicorée, Florin d’Or, Florion d’Or, Herba Taraxaci, Laitue de Chien, Leontodon
taraxacum, Lion's Teeth, Lion's Tooth, Pisse au Lit, Pissenlit, Pissenlit
Vulgaire, Priest's Crown, Pu Gong Ying, Salade de Taupe, Swine Snout, Taraxaci
Herba, Taraxacum, Taraxacum dens-leonis, Taraxacum officinale, Taraxacum
vulgare, Tête de Moine, Wild Endive.
Dandelion is an herb.
People use the above ground parts and root to make medicine.
Dandelion is used for many conditions, but so far, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not it is effective for any of them.
Dandelion is used for loss of appetite, upset stomach, intestinal gas, gallstones, joint pain, muscle aches, eczema, and bruises. Dandelion is also used to increase urine production and as a laxative to increase bowel movements. It is also used as skin toner, blood tonic, and digestive tonic.
Some people use dandelion to treat infection, especially viral infections, and cancer.
In foods, dandelion is used as salad greens, and in soups, wine, and teas. The roasted root is used as a coffee substitute.
Dandelion is used for many conditions, but so far, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not it is effective for any of them.
Dandelion is used for loss of appetite, upset stomach, intestinal gas, gallstones, joint pain, muscle aches, eczema, and bruises. Dandelion is also used to increase urine production and as a laxative to increase bowel movements. It is also used as skin toner, blood tonic, and digestive tonic.
Some people use dandelion to treat infection, especially viral infections, and cancer.
In foods, dandelion is used as salad greens, and in soups, wine, and teas. The roasted root is used as a coffee substitute.
How does it work?
Dandelion contains
chemicals that may increase urine production and decrease swelling
(inflammation).
DANDELION Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient
Evidence for:
·
Preventing urinary
tract infections (UTIs). A specific combination of
dandelion root and leaf extracts of another herb called uva ursi taken by mouth
seems to help reduce the number of UTIs in women. In this combination, uva ursi
is used because it seems to kill bacteria, and dandelion is used to increase
urine flow. However, this combination should not be used long-term because is
it not known if uva ursi is safe for extended use.
·
Loss of appetite.
·
Upset stomach.
·
Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the
effectiveness of dandelion for these uses.
Dandelion is an herb.
People use the above ground parts and root to make medicine.
Dandelion is used for many conditions, but so far, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not it is effective for any of them.
Dandelion is used for loss of appetite, upset stomach, intestinal gas, gallstones, joint pain, muscle aches, eczema, and bruises. Dandelion is also used to increase urine production and as a laxative to increase bowel movements. It is also used as skin toner, blood tonic, and digestive tonic.
Some people use dandelion to treat infection, especially viral infections, and cancer.
In foods, dandelion is used as salad greens, and in soups, wine, and teas. The roasted root is used as a coffee substitute.
Dandelion is used for many conditions, but so far, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not it is effective for any of them.
Dandelion is used for loss of appetite, upset stomach, intestinal gas, gallstones, joint pain, muscle aches, eczema, and bruises. Dandelion is also used to increase urine production and as a laxative to increase bowel movements. It is also used as skin toner, blood tonic, and digestive tonic.
Some people use dandelion to treat infection, especially viral infections, and cancer.
In foods, dandelion is used as salad greens, and in soups, wine, and teas. The roasted root is used as a coffee substitute.
How does it work?
Dandelion contains
chemicals that may increase urine production and decrease swelling
(inflammation).
DANDELION Side Effects & Safety
Dandelion is LIKELY
SAFE for most people when used in the amounts commonly found in food. It is
POSSIBLY SAFE when used in medicinal amounts (larger amounts than those
found in food).
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
Not enough is known about the use of dandelion during pregnancy and
breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Ragweed allergy: Dandelion can cause allergic reactions when taken by mouth or applied to the skin of sensitive people. People who are allergic to ragweed and related plants (daisies, chrysanthemums, marigolds) are likely to be allergic to dandelion. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking dandelion.
Ragweed allergy: Dandelion can cause allergic reactions when taken by mouth or applied to the skin of sensitive people. People who are allergic to ragweed and related plants (daisies, chrysanthemums, marigolds) are likely to be allergic to dandelion. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking dandelion.
The entire Web
MD post can be found at: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-706-DANDELION.aspx?activeIngredientId=706&activeIngredientName=DANDELION
There are many
other internet references on dandelion, too.
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