Dandelion is a natural diuretic and digestive aid.
Its high mineral content may help prevent iron-deficiency anemia . This herb also reduces high blood pressure, probably due to its diuretic action. Dandelion is rich in potassium, which works with sodium to regulate the body's water balance and normalize heart rhythms. This important mineral is often flushed from the body by synthetic diuretics. The dandelion herb enhances liver and gallbladder function and has traditionally been used by herbal healers to treat liver disorders such as jaundice .