Evidence supporting the use of: Taraxacum
For the health condition: Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Taraxacum (commonly known as dandelion) has a long history of traditional use in Western herbal medicine for supporting liver and gall bladder function. Folk medicine, especially in Europe and North America, has used both the root and leaf of dandelion as a "cholagogue"—a substance believed to stimulate bile production and flow, thereby supporting digestion and helping with "sluggish" gall bladder. These uses are rooted in the plant's observed bitter properties, which traditionally have been associated with stimulating digestive secretions, including bile. However, scientific validation for these effects is limited. A few animal studies and in vitro experiments suggest dandelion extracts may enhance bile secretion (choleresis), but robust clinical trials in humans are lacking, especially for specific gall bladder conditions or for individuals who have had the gall bladder removed. Most evidence remains anecdotal or based on traditional practice; authoritative herbal references often list Taraxacum for gall bladder and liver support, but caution that scientific proof is insufficient. Thus, use of Taraxacum for gall bladder (sluggish or removed) is primarily justified by tradition, with a low level of scientific evidence.

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