Home Introduction Taraxacum is known throughout the world and has a long history of use as both food and medicine. KIng s American Dispensatory reports its long use in the treatment of disorders of the liver and gallbladder, as well as its diuretic action useful in edema, and mild laxative action in constipation.
Dandelion is high in potassium making it useful as a potassium sparing diuretic.
Weiss notes its use as a cleansing spring tonic, nutritious and stimulating to the liver and kidneys. Weiss also reports the use of dandelion in the prevention and treatment of gallbladder disease. Modern research has confirmed Dandelion s ability to enhance the flow of bile and its strong diuretic action. A perennial plant, it flowers from April to November. The dark green, hairless, toothed leaves have prominent veins and grow directly from the tap root, as does the hollow flower stalk.