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Dandelion Root for Liver Detox

Evidence-Based Home Remedy Guide

Effectiveness

★★★★★

Type

herb

Sources

2 cited

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How Dandelion Root Helps with Liver Detox

Dandelion root stimulates bile production and flow (choleretic effect), which is essential for the liver's detoxification process. It also has antioxidant properties that protect liver cells and has been used as a liver tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine and European folk medicine for centuries.

🔬 What the Research Says

A 2017 study in Molecules confirmed dandelion root's hepatoprotective effects, showing it reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in liver tissue. A 2010 study in Food and Chemical Toxicology found dandelion root extract prevented alcohol-induced liver damage in animal models by reducing oxidative stress markers.

[1] Hepatoprotective activity of dandelion root extract — Molecules (2017)

[2] Dandelion root extract and alcohol-induced liver injury — Food and Chemical Toxicology (2010)

📋 How to Use

Brew dandelion root tea: steep 1-2 teaspoons of dried dandelion root in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Drink 1-3 cups daily. Also available as capsules or tincture. Roasted dandelion root tea makes a pleasant coffee substitute.

💊 Recommended Dosage

2-8 grams of dried root as tea, 3 times daily. As tincture: 2-5ml three times daily. As capsules: 500-1000mg three times daily.

⚠️ Side Effects & Cautions

Generally safe. May cause allergic reactions in people allergic to ragweed, daisies, or marigolds. Mild diuretic effect — stay hydrated. May interact with lithium and some antibiotics.