Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine, particularly in European and Asian cultures, as a remedy for liver-related ailments and to promote detoxification. Historically, dandelion root and leaf preparations have been used as "liver tonics," thought to stimulate bile flow and support liver function. Traditional herbalists have prescribed dandelion for conditions described as "sluggish liver," jaundice, and to help the body eliminate toxins through increased urination and bile production.

Scientific studies on dandelion’s effect on liver detoxification are limited and mostly preclinical. Some animal studies suggest that dandelion extracts may provide hepatoprotective effects, such as reducing liver injury from toxins or oxidative stress. These effects are likely due to the plant’s antioxidant compounds, including polyphenols and flavonoids. However, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking, and most claims about dandelion's liver-detoxifying properties remain unproven in modern scientific research.

In summary, while dandelion’s use for liver detoxification is well-established in traditional medicine, scientific validation is modest and mostly based on laboratory and animal studies. Until further human research is conducted, the use of dandelion for liver detoxification should be regarded as primarily tradition-based.

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