Evidence supporting the use of: Dandelion
For the body system: Solar Plexus

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has a long history of use in various traditional medicine systems, including Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western herbalism. It is commonly associated with supporting digestive health, liver function, and detoxification. The Solar Plexus, often referenced within holistic or energetic frameworks (such as Ayurveda or chakra systems), is linked to digestion, metabolism, and personal power. Dandelion’s traditional use as a bitter tonic and liver stimulant aligns with the physiological aspects attributed to the Solar Plexus region. Herbalists have historically recommended dandelion root to stimulate bile production, improve appetite, and support overall digestive health, which are functions metaphorically connected to a “balanced” Solar Plexus. However, while there is some preliminary scientific evidence for dandelion’s effects on digestion and liver enzymes, there is no direct scientific validation of its impact on the Solar Plexus as an energetic or chakra system. The correlation is mostly rooted in tradition and holistic models rather than biomedical research. Thus, dandelion’s role in supporting the Solar Plexus body system is justified by tradition, with moderate anecdotal evidence and a plausible link based on its digestive actions.

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