{"id":16530,"remedy_name":"Dandelion","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Taraxacum officinale","Dandelion"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Bitter tonic, diuretic, Liver cleanser, mild laxative.\nParts Used: Root, Leaf.","modalities":"Cautions: Occasionally can cause.","symptoms_by_system":{"Stomach & Abdomen":"dandelion Taraxacum officinalis one of nature\u2019s most versatile remedies, dandelion is both a nutritious salad vegetable and a detoxifying remedy for the liver and kidneys. Loved by herbalists for its gentle cleansing effect, dandelion root finds use in toxic states of all kinds, including chronic skin disorders and recurrent infection. medicinal uSeS Parts used Root \u2022 Leaf key actions Bitter tonic \u2022 diuretic \u2022 Liver cleanser \u2022 mild laxative Poor appetite and digestion, poor liver function Bitter but not excessively so, dandelion root has a beneficial action on the stomach, liver, and pancreas, increasing digestive secretions, including bile, and tending to stabilize blood sugar levels. The root promotes liver detoxification. fluid retention, high blood pressure The standard herbal diuretic, dandelion leaf acts mainly on the kidneys and encourages fluid clearance and weight loss. It is commonly taken to help lower blood pressure, its high potassium content making it particularly useful. TARAxAcum o FFIcINALIS key information Safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 traditional uSe \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 reSearch \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 \u2729 beSt taken aS Root: Tincture \u2713\u2713\u2713 Leaf: Infusion \u2713\u2713\u2713 Tincture \u2713\u2713 doSage A (see pp.44\u201345) often uSed with Burdock (Arctium lappa) cautionS Occasionally can cause allergic reaction. See also pp.42\u201351. Skin problems A gentle \u201cblood cleanser,\u201d dandelion root will prove helpful in a number of chronic skin complaints such as acne, boils, and eczema, especially when it is combined with herbs such as burdock (Arctium lappa) and echinacea (Echinacea spp.). The leaves are cleansing and nutritious, and make a good addition to salads. dried root a good diuretic, dandelion is also known as piss-a-bed. root gently stimulates appetite 215\n\nGrowing wild in most parts of the world, dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) leaf makes a nutritious addition to salads. Rich in vitamins A and C and iron, the leaf supports liver and kidney function."},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}