SAFE
Dandelion Root Extract
Taraxacum officinale root standardised
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
Liver Herbs
PubMed Studies
1,100
About
Standardised dandelion root for bile flow stimulation, liver support, and prebiotic inulin content. Commission E approved.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Provides hepatoprotective effects via antioxidant enzyme induction (GPx, SOD), NF-kB suppression reducing hepatocyte apoptosis, and cytochrome P450 modulation. Choleretic action stimulates bile flow and composition benefiting lipid digestion and hepatic detoxification.
📊 Effectiveness
Liver and biliary support
Evidence Grade B · 14 studies · n=1,100
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Diuretic drug interaction. Allergy to Asteraceae. Gallstone: consult physician.
🏷️ Other Names
Taraxacum officinale root standardised