Evidence supporting the use of: Dandelion
For the health condition: Fatty Tumors or Deposits

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, especially in European, Chinese, and Native American practices. Herbalists have used dandelion as a "blood purifier" and to support liver health, which is sometimes linked in traditional thought to the management of "fatty tumors" (often referring to lipomas) or fatty deposits in the body. The rationale is that by supporting liver and bile function, dandelion might help the body metabolize fats more efficiently, thus potentially reducing fat deposits. However, this is a traditional perspective and not based on modern scientific understanding of lipomas, which are benign tumors of adipose tissue with no proven connection to liver or metabolic function. Scientific evidence directly supporting dandelion’s use for treating or reducing fatty tumors or deposits is lacking. Some laboratory studies indicate dandelion may have effects on lipid metabolism, but these are preliminary and mostly relate to cholesterol management rather than established fatty tumors. In summary, while dandelion is traditionally used for various detoxifying and metabolic purposes, its use for fatty tumors or deposits remains rooted primarily in herbal tradition rather than scientific validation.

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