Evidence supporting the use of: Taraxacin
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Taraxacin is a bitter compound found in dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). The use of dandelion, and by extension taraxacin-containing preparations, for jaundice and other liver-related ailments is rooted in traditional herbal medicine, particularly within European and Asian herbal practices. Folk medicine has long regarded dandelion as a "liver tonic," employing its roots and leaves to stimulate bile production and promote liver function, which is believed to help in conditions like jaundice where bilirubin metabolism is impaired. However, the use of the specific compound taraxacin for jaundice is not well-documented in modern scientific literature. While some in vitro and animal studies suggest that dandelion extracts may have hepatoprotective and choleretic (bile-stimulating) properties, these effects have not been conclusively linked to taraxacin alone, nor have they been robustly validated in human clinical trials for jaundice. The majority of evidence remains anecdotal or based on traditional use rather than rigorous scientific study. Therefore, while taraxacin-containing dandelion preparations are traditionally used for jaundice, the supporting evidence for efficacy is limited and not up to modern clinical standards.

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