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Dandelion Leaf

Taraxacum officinale (leaf)

Herbdiureticmineralsliver-supportdigestive

Dandelion leaf is a mineral-rich herb traditionally used as a gentle diuretic. It’s commonly used for water balance support and as a daily “greens” style tea or food.

Key Benefits

Mild diuretic support (water balance)
Mineral-rich (often used as a nutritive herb)
Traditional support for digestion and “spring cleaning” routines

Common Issues It May Help With

water retention (mild)
sluggish digestion (mild)
general nutritive support

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: 1–2 tsp leaf per cup, steep 10–15 min; 1–3x/day
Food: fresh young leaves in salads or cooked greens
Blend idea: dandelion leaf + nettle + lemon (nutritive tea)

Taste / Notes

Bitter-green, like strong leafy greens.

Evidence Level

Traditional use; limited clinical data for diuretic effect, but widely used in herbal practice.

Cautions

Avoid if allergic to ragweed/daisy family. Use caution if you have gallbladder issues or bile duct obstruction. If you have kidney disease, consult a clinician.

Interactions

May add to diuretic meds. Use caution with lithium. If taking blood pressure meds, monitor due to increased urination.

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